Active NPI 1073527669 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael A. Hochman , MD

Ophthalmology • Laredo, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Hochman, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1993, Dr. Hochman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5313 MCPHERSON RD.

Dr. Hochman does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5313 Mcpherson Rd

Laredo, TX 780416832

Telephone 9567254003

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Novamed Surgery Center Of Laredo Lp Facility NPI 1295762110

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Laredo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs -3.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hochman (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Laredo Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	633	152	$400.00	$40.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	410	156	$165.00	$125.16
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	375	181	$600.00	$66.37
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	337	162	$239.67	$15.39
92250 Photography of the retina	332	151	$130.00	$36.52
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	317	143	$70.00	$27.42
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	308	130	$400.00	$68.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	269	128	$200.00	$55.68
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	260	132	$800.00	$185.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	154	87	$400.00	$36.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$300.00	$145.92
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	50	33	$400.00	$42.71
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	39	38	$800.00	$272.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	35	35	$400.00	$10.42
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	26	19	$400.00	$30.26
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	21	14	$8000.00	$637.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	852	216	$400.00	$38.07
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	663	232	$600.00	$70.09
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	552	270	$600.00	$63.71
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	548	225	$70.00	$26.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	539	241	$165.00	$122.50
92250 Photography of the retina	537	266	$130.00	$33.19
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	470	258	$600.00	$104.89
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	443	246	$900.00	$131.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	438	206	$200.00	$53.56
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	355	187	$240.00	$15.21
67028 Injection of drug into eye	322	71	$2000.00	$88.19
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	285	148	$800.00	$184.36
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	263	132	$400.00	$66.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	248	135	$115.00	$87.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	193	116	$400.00	$34.65
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	178	63	$2500.00	$475.47
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	164	86	$8000.00	$1265.09
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	134	81	$400.00	$42.79
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	119	27	$2500.00	$292.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	110	110	$300.00	$145.10
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	73	73	$400.00	$10.24
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	73	46	$400.00	$30.11
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	60	35	$8000.00	$665.34
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	59	34	$8000.00	$305.92
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	47	26	$4000.00	$524.89
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	27	18	$400.00	$44.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	12	$2000.00	$300.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	728	262	$600.00	$68.23
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	678	243	$70.00	$26.96
92134 Imaging of retina	643	207	$400.00	$37.91
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	569	298	$600.00	$112.51
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	559	248	$165.00	$122.28
92250 Photography of the retina	545	287	$130.00	$32.51
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	541	285	$600.00	$63.09
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	538	283	$900.00	$112.24
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	494	216	$240.00	$15.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	454	229	$200.00	$53.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	378	188	$115.00	$86.24
67028 Injection of drug into eye	343	80	$2000.00	$86.90
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	324	135	$8000.00	$1332.76
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	293	143	$800.00	$186.54
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	271	103	$400.00	$67.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	230	143	$400.00	$33.68
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	217	73	$2500.00	$469.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	180	106	$400.00	$43.67
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	165	36	$2500.00	$289.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	127	127	$300.00	$143.14
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	97	56	$8000.00	$699.88
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	95	56	$8000.00	$328.95
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	92	92	$400.00	$10.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	29	$4000.00	$498.93
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	50	30	$400.00	$29.16
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	20	15	$400.00	$60.85
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	17	14	$400.00	$43.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	604	228	$70.00	$27.30
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	520	288	$600.00	$118.56
92134 Imaging of retina	513	178	$400.00	$39.27
92250 Photography of the retina	497	274	$130.00	$34.58
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	482	266	$900.00	$106.58
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	478	272	$600.00	$65.62
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	472	238	$165.00	$123.80
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	471	215	$600.00	$70.43
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	454	210	$240.00	$15.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	400	218	$200.00	$54.47
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	395	175	$115.00	$87.62
67028 Injection of drug into eye	340	87	$2000.00	$89.48
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	331	136	$8000.00	$1421.40
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	256	134	$800.00	$196.22
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	214	76	$2500.00	$482.75
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	159	72	$400.00	$70.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	133	93	$400.00	$34.39
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	123	30	$2500.00	$294.53
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	122	78	$400.00	$48.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	105	105	$300.00	$146.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	63	63	$400.00	$10.45
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	50	35	$8000.00	$912.80
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	49	35	$8000.00	$343.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	19	$4000.00	$513.82
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	28	20	$400.00	$29.60
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	22	20	$400.00	$61.66
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	14	11	$400.00	$45.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	12	$2000.00	$303.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	812	230	$400.00	$39.22
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	759	247	$70.00	$26.83
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	695	265	$600.00	$67.48
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	595	203	$8000.00	$1350.80
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	564	258	$239.57	$15.68
92250 Photography of the retina	544	288	$130.00	$38.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	539	255	$165.25	$122.61
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	531	281	$900.00	$98.15
67028 Injection of drug into eye	516	118	$2000.00	$96.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	501	223	$115.00	$86.18
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	474	257	$600.00	$63.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	447	234	$200.00	$53.72
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	317	94	$2500.00	$485.39
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	295	150	$798.64	$194.11
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	266	56	$2500.00	$296.98
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	182	80	$400.00	$93.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	172	111	$400.00	$34.62
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	129	76	$400.00	$55.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	98	98	$300.00	$147.45
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	64	38	$8000.00	$915.94
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	63	63	$400.00	$10.94
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	47	30	$8000.00	$331.83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	24	$4000.00	$502.04
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	36	26	$400.00	$29.50
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	14	14	$600.00	$119.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	2,534	361	$120.00	$24.38
92134 Imaging of retina	996	310	$400.00	$38.86
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	841	309	$70.00	$26.35
92250 Photography of the retina	724	379	$130.00	$42.30
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	718	227	$8000.00	$1332.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	716	335	$165.38	$120.88
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	712	373	$900.00	$84.11
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	657	304	$600.00	$73.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	569	236	$115.00	$84.53
67028 Injection of drug into eye	567	146	$2000.00	$96.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	483	289	$200.00	$53.99
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	459	289	$600.00	$63.84
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	427	134	$2500.00	$483.76
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	415	205	$800.00	$195.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	297	178	$400.00	$33.76
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	258	68	$2500.00	$297.22
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	241	123	$120.00	$26.55
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	169	87	$400.00	$91.00
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	123	82	$400.00	$60.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	119	119	$300.00	$145.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	80	52	$4000.00	$461.37
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	66	66	$400.00	$11.18
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	62	37	$8000.00	$366.74
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	62	37	$8000.00	$920.50
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	45	38	$600.00	$121.30
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	21	14	$400.00	$55.45
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	19	16	$400.00	$61.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	15	$2000.00	$275.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	3,351	441	$120.01	$23.41
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	1,116	349	$8000.00	$1284.49
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	1,023	355	$70.00	$25.02
92134 Imaging of retina	919	340	$400.00	$38.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	876	420	$166.07	$117.80
92250 Photography of the retina	874	456	$130.72	$46.07
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	870	320	$115.44	$81.50
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	846	440	$900.00	$77.91
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	804	373	$600.00	$137.32
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	552	273	$799.28	$192.40
67028 Injection of drug into eye	537	148	$2000.00	$94.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	527	269	$400.00	$33.40
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	496	342	$600.00	$64.04
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	451	134	$2500.00	$471.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	427	322	$200.00	$52.70
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	266	78	$2500.00	$290.57
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	210	106	$120.00	$25.21
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	180	88	$400.00	$84.19
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	112	73	$400.00	$65.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	107	107	$300.00	$140.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	66	40	$4000.00	$402.18
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	62	62	$400.00	$13.03
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	46	29	$4000.00	$570.68
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	46	29	$6000.00	$890.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	21	18	$2000.00	$292.60
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	20	16	$395.00	$65.21
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	13	11	$400.00	$68.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	5,271	628	$120.00	$22.01
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	2,610	555	$8000.00	$1226.53
92134 Imaging of retina	1,821	512	$400.00	$36.21
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	1,783	490	$70.00	$23.91
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,627	523	$116.64	$75.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,199	579	$167.76	$110.08
92250 Photography of the retina	1,176	610	$130.12	$56.23
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	1,143	469	$600.00	$130.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	1,106	393	$399.82	$31.38
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,056	565	$859.73	$67.92
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,034	208	$2000.00	$90.05
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	676	191	$2500.00	$446.56
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	670	354	$785.22	$181.65
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	592	109	$2500.00	$275.62
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	592	400	$600.00	$112.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	557	436	$200.00	$50.15
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	381	225	$400.00	$79.98
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	307	156	$127.46	$23.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	172	170	$305.23	$132.48
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	170	103	$400.00	$71.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	110	110	$397.27	$12.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	90	55	$4000.00	$370.21
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	89	89	$796.07	$198.63
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	62	39	$6000.00	$927.44
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	62	39	$4000.00	$570.86
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	33	24	$400.00	$77.12
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	31	26	$400.00	$68.83
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	16	$2000.00	$277.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX K7557

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

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Optometrist

NPI 1265141774

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Cibele Saporito , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1790126787

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 01, 2016

Registered at 5313 MCPHERSON RD, LAREDO, TX 780416832 (Tel: 9567254003)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 01, 2016

Registered at 5313 MCPHERSON RD, LAREDO, TX 780416832 (Tel: 9567254003)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 01, 2016

Recorded as MICHAEL HOCHMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #K7557 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073527669

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 28, 2006

Last Update: November 01, 2016

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5313 Mcpherson Rd

Laredo, TX 780416832

Phone: 9567254003

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