Provider Profile
Taras Semchyshyn
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Taras Semchyshyn
Taras Semchyshyn is a healthcare provider in Winston Salem, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Taras trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. Medicare claims data shows Taras provided 2,146 services to 928 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
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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
- (336) 768-3240
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2025 FRONTIS PLAZA BLVD STE 100
Winston Salem, NC 27103
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,146 services · 928 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,001 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65400 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Penetrating transplantation of tissue from 1 cornea to other cornea (in pseudophakia) | Procedure | 65755 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
254 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
11 | Less 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 |
273 | 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 2
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Winston Salem 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Vanderbilt University School 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 NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Taras Semchyshyn?
Taras Semchyshyn is an eye doctor in Winston Salem, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Taras Semchyshyn's address?
Taras Semchyshyn is listed at 2025 Frontis Plaza Blvd Ste 100, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Taras Semchyshyn?
The number on file is (336) 768-3240. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Taras Semchyshyn?
Taras Semchyshyn's National Provider Identifier is 1194804047. 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 Taras Semchyshyn train?
Taras Semchyshyn attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Taras Semchyshyn have?
Taras Semchyshyn has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Taras Semchyshyn perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Taras Semchyshyn 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; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient problem focused 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 Taras Semchyshyn's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Taras Semchyshyn. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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