Elaine Thung, M.D.
NPI 1184898553 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Thung, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1184898553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184898553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A120443 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
134 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 34 | $89 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 33 | $113 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 22 | $141 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 17 | $63 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 17 | $35 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 11 | $14 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$141 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 175 | 87 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 106 | 47 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 72 | 38 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 43 | 21 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 32 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 18 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-16
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Thung's NPI number?
- Elaine Thung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184898553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Thung's specialty?
- Elaine Thung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elaine Thung located?
- Elaine Thung's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 Cypress Station Dr, Houston, TX 77090-3052.
- What is Elaine Thung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Thung is (281) 444-1677.
- Does Elaine Thung accept Medicare?
- Elaine Thung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Thung's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Thung's NPI (1184898553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.