Lawrence Chao, MD
Ophthalmology · Irvine, CA
Lawrence Chao, MD is a ophthalmology in Irvine, CA with about 33 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyOphthalmology
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (1993)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size2 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~952 patients across 1,934 services, avg age 76
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 639 | $102 | See prices → |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | 234 | $144 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 186 | $142 | See prices → |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 177 | $604 | See prices → |
| Imaging of retina | 92 | $46 | See prices → |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 88 | $381 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 58 | $124 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 55 | $185 | See prices → |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | 30 | $169 | See prices → |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | 14 | $72 | See prices → |
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.