Physician Profile
Yufei Tu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tu
Yufei Tu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Flushing, NY specializing in ophthalmology. Yufei is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Yufei cared for 483 Medicare patients across 2,213 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, closure of tear duct opening using plug, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (646) 530-8400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13636 39TH AVE STE 2
Flushing, NY 11354
101 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
3245 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
1000 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,213 services · 483 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
157 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
39 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
1,552 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
100 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
61 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
60 | |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
17 | |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
15 |
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 1
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 Flushing 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Other 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 NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Yufei Tu specialize in?
Yufei Tu is an eye doctor in Flushing, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Yufei Tu located?
Yufei Tu is listed at 13636 39Th Ave Ste 2, Flushing, NY 11354. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Yufei Tu's phone number?
The number on file is (646) 530-8400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Yufei Tu's NPI number?
Yufei Tu's National Provider Identifier is 1255607206. 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 Yufei Tu train?
Yufei Tu attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Yufei Tu been practicing?
Yufei Tu has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Yufei Tu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Yufei Tu performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and 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 test for allergy using allergenic extract 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
Has Yufei Tu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Yufei Tu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.