Thomas Yau, MD
NPI 1275626749 · Ophthalmology Physician · Silver Spring, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Yau, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Silver Spring, MD (NPI 1275626749).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275626749
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D52642 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
5,015 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,563 | $141 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 838 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 792 | $72 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 582 | $40 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 212 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 205 | $100 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 938 | 290 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 192 | 61 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 107 | 40 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 98 | 37 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 74 | 31 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 69 | 47 |
| Travoprost | 63 | 21 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$427 across 8 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2013-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Yau's NPI number?
- Thomas Yau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275626749, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Yau's specialty?
- Thomas Yau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Yau located?
- Thomas Yau's practice location on file with NPPES is 8630 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3806.
- What is Thomas Yau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Yau is (301) 587-1220.
- Does Thomas Yau accept Medicare?
- Thomas Yau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Yau's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Yau's NPI (1275626749) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.