Physician Profile
Based in Newport Beach, CA, W A. Cies, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. W graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1971. According to Medicare claims data, W cared for 2,047 Medicare patients across 2,380 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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400 NEWPORT CENTER DR #404
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
2,380 services · 2,047 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
704 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
440 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
194 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
193 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
153 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
39 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
30 | More often than most 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 |
278 | 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.
W A. Cies is an eye doctor in Newport Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
W A. Cies is listed at 400 Newport Center Dr #404, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (949) 640-2023. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
W A. Cies's National Provider Identifier is 1922041904. 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
W A. Cies attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
W A. Cies has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, W A. Cies performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system 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.
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