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- 1150 N Watters Rd, Suite 107, Allen, TX 75013
About Tony Tao
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Tony Y. Tao practices in Allen, TX. Tony graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 2000. Tony is also listed as specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Medicare claims data shows Tony provided 310 services to 190 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and closure of tear duct opening using plug. NPI 1710980479 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (972) 359-8828
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1150 N WATTERS RD SUITE 107
Allen, TX 75013
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
310 services · 190 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
34 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
48 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
30 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
109 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
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.
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 optometrists in Allen 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Tony Y. Tao specialize in?
Tony Y. Tao is an optometrist in Allen, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Tony Y. Tao located?
Tony Y. Tao is listed at 1150 N Watters Rd Suite 107, Allen, TX 75013. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Tony Y. Tao's phone number?
The number on file is (972) 359-8828. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tony Y. Tao?
Tony Y. Tao's National Provider Identifier is 1710980479. 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 Tony Y. Tao train?
Tony Y. Tao attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tony Y. Tao have?
Tony Y. Tao has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Tony Y. Tao do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Tony Y. Tao performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as photography of the retina 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
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