Physician Profile
Tara Cayton, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cayton
Based in Columbus, OH, Tara Cayton, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Tara graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2019. Tara is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Tara provided 1,580 services to 1,406 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (614) 293-3989
- Email not available
Practice Locations
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER 395 W 12TH AVENUE
Columbus, OH 43210
563 Wessel Dr
Fairfield, OH 45014
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
1,580 services · 1,406 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
393 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
119 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
108 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
80 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
75 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Columbus 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cayton specialize in?
Dr. Cayton is an eye doctor in Columbus, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cayton located?
Dr. Cayton is listed at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 395 W 12Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cayton's phone number?
The number on file is (614) 293-3989. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cayton?
Dr. Cayton's National Provider Identifier is 1326508219. 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 Dr. Cayton go to medical school?
Dr. Cayton attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cayton have?
Dr. Cayton has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cayton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cayton performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 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 established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cayton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cayton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.