Physician Profile
Tailun Zhao, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zhao
Based in El Cajon, CA, Tailun Zhao, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Tailun graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2012. Tailun is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Tailun provided 2,697 services to 1,790 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection of drug into eye. NPI 1952659203 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (800) 898-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
450 FLETCHER PKWY STE 112
El Cajon, CA 92020
9970 Mountain View Dr Suite 200
West Mifflin, PA 15122
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
2,697 services · 1,790 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
273 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
871 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
194 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
162 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
137 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
121 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
22 | As often as other 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 El Cajon 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Tailun Zhao's specialty?
Tailun Zhao is an eye doctor in El Cajon, 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 Tailun Zhao?
Tailun Zhao is listed at 450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112, El Cajon, CA 92020. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Tailun Zhao?
The number on file is (800) 898-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tailun Zhao?
Tailun Zhao's National Provider Identifier is 1952659203. 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 Tailun Zhao's education?
Tailun Zhao attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tailun Zhao have?
Tailun Zhao has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Tailun Zhao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Tailun Zhao performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Tailun Zhao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tailun Zhao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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