Kirk Hou, MD, PHD
NPI 1962883025 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kirk Hou, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1962883025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962883025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A143728 (CA)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,109 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,276 | $45 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 710 | $139 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 701 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 541 | $139 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 334 | $125 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 264 | $101 |
| Photography of the Retina |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 91 | 53 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 62 | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 36 | 18 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 30 | 26 |
| Difluprednate | 30 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 20 | 13 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 20 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,461 across 17 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 100 Stein PlzLos Angeles, CA 90095-7065Phone: (310) 206-4204
- 100 Stein PlzLos Angeles, CA 90095-7065Phone: (310) 206-4204
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-15
- Last updated
- 2020-01-22
- Certified
- 2020-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kirk Hou's NPI number?
- Kirk Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962883025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kirk Hou's specialty?
- Kirk Hou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kirk Hou located?
- Kirk Hou's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Stein Plaza #1-340, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
- What is Kirk Hou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kirk Hou is (310) 825-5000.
- Does Kirk Hou accept Medicare?
- Kirk Hou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kirk Hou's NPI active?
- Yes — Kirk Hou's NPI (1962883025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.