Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shih Yin Kao, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Lagrange, GA

  • NPI 1205871233
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Clark-Holder Clinic, P.A., 303 Smith Street
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 882-8831
fax (706) 812-4091

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 6, 2008
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #48788
Medicaid (2)
AL #009932400 · GA #000876158A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205871233. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,419
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$369,291
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 747 696 $34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 652 627 $118
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 380 372 $117
92134 Imaging of retina 299 269 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 280 217 $85
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 207 152 $37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 197 131 $484
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 134 117 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 122 122 $156
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 117 115 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Lagrange Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 201. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$339
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $217.36
Heidelberg Engineering, INC. 1 $94.13
Glaukos Corporation 1 $15.59
New World Medical,INC. 1 $11.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$339

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,597
Patients
1,665
Total drug cost
$464,427
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 646 404 $23,855
Latanoprost Generic 597 145 $10,755
Ofloxacin Generic 418 286 $6,468
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 316 223 $3,249
Timolol Maleate Generic 246 74 $5,623
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 235 73 $9,354
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 215 61 $6,860
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 187 71 $177,533
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 184 127 $4,163
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 176 37 $101,347

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Shih Yin Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Shih Yin Kao practices Ophthalmology Physician in Lagrange, GA.
Where does Dr. Shih Yin Kao practice?
Dr. Shih Yin Kao practices at Clark-Holder Clinic, P.A., Lagrange, GA 30240. Office phone: 7068828831.
What is Dr. Shih Yin Kao's NPI?
Dr. Shih Yin Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205871233, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shih Yin Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shih Yin Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shih Yin Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.