Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Yau, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Silver Spring, MD

  • NPI 1275626749
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8630 Fenton St, Suite 514
Silver Spring, MD 209103806
(301) 587-1220
fax (301) 587-1269

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 22, 2013
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D52642

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275626749. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,036
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$537,427
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,625 1,115 $144
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 797 768 $73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 644 624 $42
92250 Photography of the retina 572 568 $39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 293 242 $102
92134 Imaging of retina 267 258 $46
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 192 147 $47
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 166 156 $31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 138 89 $602
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 135 135 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 208. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$427
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $123.10
Sight Sciences, Inc. 1 $103.99
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 2 $67.60
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $53.92
RxSight Inc 1 $51.36
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $26.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$427

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,573
Patients
542
Total drug cost
$190,792
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 765 229 $18,119
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 175 48 $5,058
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 102 34 $3,943
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 65 20 $7,248
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 61 36 $21,456
Lotemax Sm (Loteprednol Etabonate) Brand 57 32 $14,277
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 50 37 $2,354
Timolol Maleate Generic 49 18 $1,338
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 48 0 $13,161
Besivance (Besifloxacin Hcl) Brand 47 29 $10,449

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Yau's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Yau practices Ophthalmology Physician in Silver Spring, MD.
Where does Dr. Thomas Yau practice?
Dr. Thomas Yau practices at 8630 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 209103806. Office phone: 3015871220.
What is Dr. Thomas Yau's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Yau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275626749, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Yau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Yau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Yau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.