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- 8630 Fenton St, Suite 514, Silver Spring, MD 20910
About Dr. Yau
Based in Silver Spring, MD, Thomas Yau, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Thomas graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1993. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 5,015 services to 4,293 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1275626749 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
- (301) 587-1220
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8630 FENTON ST SUITE 514
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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
5,015 services · 4,293 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
137 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,563 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
838 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
792 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
582 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
212 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
145 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
140 | 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 5
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 Silver Spring 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Maryland 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 MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Yau specialize in?
Dr. Yau is an eye doctor in Silver Spring, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Yau located?
Dr. Yau is listed at 8630 Fenton St Suite 514, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Yau's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 587-1220. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Yau?
Dr. Yau's National Provider Identifier is 1275626749. 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. Yau go to medical school?
Dr. Yau attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Yau have?
Dr. Yau has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Yau do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Yau 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 established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Yau's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Yau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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