Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Ta, MD
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Stanford, CA
- NPI 1609903020
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000 - Mailing address
-
2680 Hanover St
Palo Alto, CA 943041117
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 4, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A54687
- Medicaid
- CA #00A546870
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609903020. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,368
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$151,790
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 554 | 248 | $112 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 284 | 141 | $164 | |
68761 |
Closure of tear duct opening using plug | 130 | 37 | $115 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 97 | 74 | $75 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 65 | 32 | $36 | |
67820 |
Removal of eyelashes using forceps | 38 | 22 | $30 | |
76512 |
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | 37 | 19 | $37 | |
65430 |
Scraping of cornea for diagnosis | 33 | 25 | $121 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 33 | 33 | $153 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 21 | 21 | $94 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Stanford Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 205. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$428
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | 2 | $236.98 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, INC. | 1 | $107.50 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 1 | $83.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
901
Patients
298
Total drug cost
$815,218
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 154 | 93 | $1,634 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 145 | 33 | $6,149 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 117 | 38 | $175,801 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 109 | 35 | $4,617 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 88 | 32 | $9,997 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 70 | 25 | $2,922 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 50 | 19 | $68,480 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 44 | 23 | $43,395 |
| Acyclovir | Generic | 25 | 0 | $2,225 |
| Oxervate (Cenegermin-Bkbj) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $498,034 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Ta's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ta practices Ophthalmology Physician in Stanford, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ta practice?
Dr. Christopher Ta practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Christopher Ta's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609903020, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS 68761). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.