Physician Profile
Rona Z. Silkiss, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Silkiss
Rona Z. Silkiss, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Oakland, CA. Rona is a 1980 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Rona provided 12,669 services to 2,287 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (510) 763-0881
- Email not available
Practice Locations
400 29TH ST SUITE 315
Oakland, CA 94609
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12,669 services · 2,287 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
135 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67908 |
113 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
104 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
84 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
55 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
53 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15260 |
38 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
37 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
33 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
29 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other eye doctors in Oakland 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Rona Z. Silkiss's specialty?
Rona Z. Silkiss is an eye doctor in Oakland, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rona Z. Silkiss?
Rona Z. Silkiss is listed at 400 29Th St Suite 315, Oakland, CA 94609. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rona Z. Silkiss?
The number on file is (510) 763-0881. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rona Z. Silkiss?
Rona Z. Silkiss's National Provider Identifier is 1790758209. 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 Rona Z. Silkiss's education?
Rona Z. Silkiss attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rona Z. Silkiss have?
Rona Z. Silkiss has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rona Z. Silkiss known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rona Z. Silkiss performs procedures including removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid, removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rona Z. Silkiss. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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