Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christos Theophanous, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1134582356
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2974
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 29, 2021
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A174037

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134582356. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,660
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$302,728
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 484 281 $152
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 198 122 $647
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 196 182 $108
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 177 173 $44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 164 153 $81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 139 121 $53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 99 99 $194
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 68 68 $133
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 56 56 $13
92134 Imaging of retina 25 25 $50

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 263. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$75
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sight Sciences, Inc. 3 $74.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$75

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,195
Patients
520
Total drug cost
$75,436
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 376 98 $8,702
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 242 171 $14,237
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) Brand 162 134 $1,645
Timolol Maleate Generic 86 27 $2,580
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 57 24 $1,146
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 49 20 $963
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 41 0 $16,126
Travoprost Generic 39 0 $5,052
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 34 21 $1,383
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 32 25 $1,125

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christos Theophanous's medical specialty?
Dr. Christos Theophanous practices Ophthalmology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Christos Theophanous practice?
Dr. Christos Theophanous practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532974.
What is Dr. Christos Theophanous's NPI?
Dr. Christos Theophanous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134582356, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christos Theophanous accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christos Theophanous accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christos Theophanous commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.