Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Tearse, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Redwood City, CA

  • NPI 1811099435
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 59.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1391 Woodside RD., Suite 200
Redwood City, CA 940613574
(650) 368-3937
fax (650) 368-0270

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2015
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A42953
Medicaid
CA #00A429531

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811099435. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,629
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$461,176
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 539 247 $112
92285 Photography of content of eyes 445 363 $30
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 399 105 $22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 394 221 $151
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 304 84 $129
92134 Imaging of retina 258 208 $47
92250 Photography of the retina 249 207 $42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 229 222 $157
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 200 183 $44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 193 154 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Redwood City Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,513
Transactions
53
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 17 $7,091.10
Surgical Specialties Corporation (US), INC. (Dba Corza Medical) 8 $940.00
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 8 $417.29
Biotissue Holdings INC. 9 $382.95
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 4 $204.61
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $180.92
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $131.99
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 1 $116.88
Dompe US, INC. 1 $25.66
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $21.98

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$4,500
Travel and Lodging
$2,058
Food and Beverage
$2,015
Royalty or License
$940

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
601
Patients
259
Total drug cost
$227,334
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 83 27 $1,544
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 62 18 $1,619
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 62 20 $98,433
Azithromycin Generic 54 52 $1,015
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 51 25 $1,788
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 49 32 $18,524
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 41 21 $67,219
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 40 32 $1,511
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 36 32 $555
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 35 0 $14,877

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Tearse's medical specialty?
Dr. James Tearse practices Ophthalmology Physician in Redwood City, CA.
Where does Dr. James Tearse practice?
Dr. James Tearse practices at 1391 Woodside RD., Redwood City, CA 940613574. Office phone: 6503683937.
What is Dr. James Tearse's NPI?
Dr. James Tearse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811099435, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Tearse accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Tearse accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Tearse commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.