Physician Profile
Philip Ngai, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ngai
Philip Ngai, M.D. is a healthcare provider in West Covina, CA specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Philip trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. Philip is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Philip provided 18,660 services to 10,240 patients. The services billed most often include exam of the internal drainage system of eye, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (626) 960-3741
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1250 S SUNSET AVE STE 205
West Covina, CA 91790
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,660 services · 10,240 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
147 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
106 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Complex extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66989 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
381 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
2,988 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
2,979 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,054 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2013 at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Philip Ngai's specialty?
Philip Ngai is an eye doctor in West Covina, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Philip Ngai?
Philip Ngai is listed at 1250 S Sunset Ave Ste 205, West Covina, CA 91790. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Philip Ngai?
The number on file is (626) 960-3741. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Philip Ngai?
Philip Ngai's National Provider Identifier is 1649614215. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Philip Ngai's education?
Philip Ngai attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Philip Ngai have?
Philip Ngai has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Philip Ngai known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Philip Ngai performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Philip Ngai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Philip Ngai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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