Physician Profile
Tao Ming Thomas Chia, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chia
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Tao Ming Thomas Chia, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Tao Ming Thomas graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2013. According to Medicare claims data, Tao Ming Thomas cared for 541 Medicare patients across 715 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1114260668 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
- (323) 442-6335
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1450 SAN PABLO ST FL 4
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1101 Madison St Ste 301
Seattle, WA 98104
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
715 services · 541 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
100 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
209 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
118 | More often 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Tao Ming Thomas Chia?
Tao Ming Thomas Chia is an eye doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Tao Ming Thomas Chia's address?
Tao Ming Thomas Chia is listed at 1450 San Pablo St Fl 4, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Tao Ming Thomas Chia?
The number on file is (323) 442-6335. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Tao Ming Thomas Chia's NPI number?
Tao Ming Thomas Chia's National Provider Identifier is 1114260668. 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
Where did Tao Ming Thomas Chia train?
Tao Ming Thomas Chia attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Tao Ming Thomas Chia been practicing?
Tao Ming Thomas Chia has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Tao Ming Thomas Chia perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Tao Ming Thomas Chia performs procedures including 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 measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Tao Ming Thomas Chia confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tao Ming Thomas Chia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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