Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tailun Zhao, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · El Cajon, CA

  • NPI 1952659203
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112
El Cajon, CA 920202520
(800) 898-2020
fax (844) 897-3788
Additional location
9970 Mountain View Dr, Suite 200
West Mifflin, PA 151222474
(412) 653-3080
fax (412) 653-3580

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 14, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
California #C186414 · West Virginia #26997 · Pennsylvania #MD457911

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952659203. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
15,918
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,280,314
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 7,560 17 $37
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 3,091 90 $235
92134 Imaging of retina 1,654 610 $39
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,226 243 $125
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 1,056 85 $875
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 671 453 $87
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye 228 122 $132
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified 224 69 $90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 63 59 $132
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 36 35 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in El Cajon Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 622. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$650
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 1 $200.53
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $135.08
Amgen INC. 7 $131.73
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $54.66
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $51.41
Abbvie INC. 2 $30.20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $29.31
Biogen, INC. 1 $17.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$650

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
538
Patients
256
Total drug cost
$21,073
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 115 71 $4,544
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 61 21 $513
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) Brand 50 40 $424
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 46 15 $931
Timolol Maleate Generic 34 11 $381
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 33 27 $417
Latanoprost Generic 33 11 $393
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 29 12 $740
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 26 0 $911
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 23 21 $230

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tailun Zhao's medical specialty?
Dr. Tailun Zhao practices Ophthalmology Physician in El Cajon, CA.
Where does Dr. Tailun Zhao practice?
Dr. Tailun Zhao practices at 450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112, El Cajon, CA 920202520. Office phone: 8008982020.
What is Dr. Tailun Zhao's NPI?
Dr. Tailun Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952659203, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tailun Zhao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tailun Zhao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tailun Zhao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2778); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.