JAMES E. TEARSE MD NPI 1811099435

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1811099435
  • Provider Name: JAMES E. TEARSE, MD
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • CLIA Number: 05D2067952
  • Address: 1391 WOODSIDE RD.
    SUITE 200
    REDWOOD CITY, CA
    ZIP 94061
  • Phone: (650) 368-3937

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NPI Details

James E. Tearse, MD is an ophthalmology in Redwood City, CA with 44 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. James E. Tearse, MD NPI is 1811099435. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1982

The provider's business location address is:

1391 WOODSIDE RD.
SUITE 200
REDWOOD CITY, CA
ZIP 94061-574
Phone: (650) 368-3937
Fax: (650) 368-0270

The NPI 1811099435 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The CLIA number assigned to this NPI record is 05D2067952 - physician office with a certificate type of Certificate of Waiver.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92012)
  • Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS:92285)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS:83861)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS:68761)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS:92020)
  • Incision and drainage of abscess of eyelid (HCPCS:67700)
  • Ct scan of cornea (HCPCS:92025)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (HCPCS:99215)
  • Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera) (HCPCS:65210)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method (HCPCS:83516)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS:76514)
  • Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (HCPCS:92060)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • Removal of eyelashes using forceps (HCPCS:67820)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes (HCPCS:99205)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Probing of nasal tear duct (HCPCS:68840)
  • Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66982)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes (HCPCS:99202)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 9/3/2006 and was last updated on 5/12/2015.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207W00000XOphthalmologyA42953CALIFORNIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1ZZZ09989ZOTHERCALIFORNIABLUE SHIELD GROUP
2A29651MEDICARE UPINCALIFORNIA
3DC7365OTHERRRM GROUP
400A429530MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDCALIFORNIA
5ZZZ21710ZMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDCALIFORNIAMEDICARE GROUP
6A42953OTHERSTATE LICENSE
700A429531MEDICAIDCALIFORNIA
8180009109OTHERRRM PIN

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