Physician Profile
Tara M. Viechnicki, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Viechnicki
Tara M. Viechnicki, MD is a healthcare provider in Encinitas, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Tara trained at Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Tara provided 2,174 services to 1,865 patients. 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, photography of the retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1235156837.
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
- (760) 631-3500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE C202
Encinitas, CA 92024
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
2,174 services · 1,865 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
494 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
182 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
142 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
115 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
71 | As often as other 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 |
584 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
400 | More often than most 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 |
131 | 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Encinitas 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Drexel University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Drexel University College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Viechnicki?
Dr. Viechnicki is an eye doctor in Encinitas, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Viechnicki's address?
Dr. Viechnicki is listed at 477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, Encinitas, CA 92024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Viechnicki?
The number on file is (760) 631-3500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Viechnicki?
Dr. Viechnicki's National Provider Identifier is 1235156837. 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. Viechnicki train?
Dr. Viechnicki attended Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Viechnicki have?
Dr. Viechnicki has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Viechnicki perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Viechnicki performs procedures including placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Viechnicki's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Viechnicki. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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