Active NPI 1497726103 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Bochow , MD, MPH

Ophthalmology • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Bochow, MD, MPH is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Bochow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2440 E 5TH ST.

Dr. Bochow is affiliated with East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2440 E 5th St

Tyler, TX 757013592

Telephone 9035950500

Fax 9035952153

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1427029024

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +13.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Tyler, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bochow (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Tyler Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	14,520	45	$75.00	$34.48
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,514	170	$600.00	$159.47
92134 Imaging of retina	3,272	1,202	$99.96	$39.31
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,548	249	$1194.24	$823.29
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,526	485	$601.78	$110.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,063	1,237	$215.00	$122.67
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	224	21	$259.11	$202.31
92250 Photography of the retina	165	150	$125.00	$35.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	159	105	$160.00	$87.29
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	121	48	$200.00	$83.68
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	91	76	$60.00	$24.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	84	84	$255.00	$145.02
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	43	33	$150.00	$47.10
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	39	21	$1600.00	$312.59
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	29	19	$200.00	$58.02
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	28	28	$280.00	$157.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	23	$150.00	$61.75
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	24	23	$2150.00	$1095.82
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	22	20	$1400.00	$505.15
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	19	19	$580.00	$272.81
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	17	14	$2100.00	$237.93
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$2900.00	$1078.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	5,940	24	$75.00	$36.37
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	5,114	229	$600.00	$225.96
92134 Imaging of retina	3,390	1,211	$99.96	$39.15
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,729	512	$604.18	$109.81
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,522	236	$1500.00	$863.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,047	1,257	$215.00	$122.59
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	371	27	$257.15	$198.70
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	306	11	$500.00	$311.79
92250 Photography of the retina	175	162	$125.00	$34.37
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	163	50	$204.91	$86.27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	152	101	$160.00	$87.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	105	105	$255.00	$146.05
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	85	84	$280.00	$133.11
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	81	69	$60.00	$24.11
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	59	40	$150.00	$46.67
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	31	30	$2150.00	$1101.18
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	30	25	$1400.00	$481.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	22	$150.00	$60.47
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	21	12	$1600.00	$328.49
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	21	19	$2100.00	$234.73
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	17	17	$2900.00	$1145.79
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	15	14	$2100.00	$826.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	5,517	223	$600.00	$276.46
92134 Imaging of retina	3,441	1,205	$99.90	$39.58
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,874	508	$602.34	$109.87
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,496	228	$1500.00	$897.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,142	1,253	$215.00	$123.92
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	441	28	$257.15	$197.93
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	354	13	$500.00	$309.14
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	196	55	$202.04	$83.91
92250 Photography of the retina	181	169	$125.00	$34.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	170	113	$160.00	$87.85
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	107	46	$200.00	$60.68
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	92	91	$280.00	$121.18
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	89	77	$60.00	$23.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	89	89	$255.00	$145.33
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	55	40	$152.73	$47.28
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	36	17	$1600.00	$330.15
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	23	23	$2150.00	$1106.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	19	$150.00	$61.14
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	18	15	$1400.00	$475.57
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	12	$2900.00	$1100.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	5,625	235	$600.00	$314.69
92134 Imaging of retina	3,590	1,253	$105.58	$40.29
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,968	538	$702.97	$111.99
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,680	232	$1500.00	$914.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,215	1,311	$209.39	$124.91
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	346	81	$200.00	$68.74
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	330	12	$500.00	$312.77
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	329	20	$257.15	$199.92
92250 Photography of the retina	243	219	$130.76	$36.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	182	120	$150.27	$88.51
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	153	150	$276.96	$116.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	126	126	$252.06	$149.64
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	111	97	$62.93	$24.07
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	69	47	$232.61	$48.67
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	37	37	$3610.81	$1125.36
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	30	28	$1426.67	$509.87
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	27	15	$1791.67	$336.58
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	25	22	$3090.00	$882.19
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	23	22	$1366.30	$520.96
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	18	17	$3983.33	$1105.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	13	$142.35	$59.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$122.92	$86.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	5,982	280	$600.00	$333.84
92134 Imaging of retina	3,618	1,305	$109.90	$39.94
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,943	583	$776.05	$99.86
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,474	232	$1500.00	$925.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,290	1,335	$205.00	$123.76
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	392	27	$257.15	$198.78
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	318	11	$500.00	$314.47
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	306	76	$200.00	$75.00
92250 Photography of the retina	257	232	$135.00	$40.75
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	209	127	$145.00	$86.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	170	170	$250.00	$146.21
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	164	159	$275.00	$100.03
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	136	111	$65.00	$23.96
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	121	72	$286.36	$50.11
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	39	36	$4500.00	$1140.35
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	33	18	$1825.00	$338.31
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	25	23	$4850.00	$1150.68
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	22	18	$1450.00	$510.78
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	18	16	$4400.00	$1030.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	18	15	$50.00	$27.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	15	$140.00	$57.02
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	15	14	$6000.00	$1328.76
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	13	$3750.00	$838.78
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	12	12	$975.00	$522.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	6,401	284	$600.00	$352.84
92134 Imaging of retina	4,246	1,396	$109.93	$39.43
67028 Injection of drug into eye	3,187	582	$775.00	$99.10
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,878	248	$1500.00	$932.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,641	1,454	$205.00	$121.71
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	393	23	$261.06	$196.84
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	336	67	$200.00	$77.25
92250 Photography of the retina	333	281	$135.00	$44.98
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	225	201	$275.00	$88.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	176	119	$145.00	$84.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	174	174	$250.00	$144.90
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	117	93	$56.34	$26.82
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	102	61	$282.35	$55.45
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	52	50	$1450.00	$497.63
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	48	28	$1863.02	$338.60
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	30	30	$4500.00	$1130.74
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	28	25	$50.14	$24.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	22	$140.00	$57.84
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	18	16	$4850.00	$1157.93
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	16	15	$975.00	$516.42
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	13	12	$4100.00	$1084.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$135.00	$105.69
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	12	12	$4400.00	$901.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	8,044	344	$600.00	$368.54
92134 Imaging of retina	4,826	1,490	$109.89	$39.61
67028 Injection of drug into eye	3,504	649	$775.00	$98.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,785	1,525	$205.00	$120.61
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,658	235	$1500.00	$943.80
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	988	18	$16.85	$3.79
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	427	29	$257.14	$184.18
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	408	83	$200.00	$74.17
92250 Photography of the retina	328	283	$135.00	$49.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	258	146	$145.00	$83.41
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	238	215	$275.00	$82.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	215	215	$250.00	$143.42
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	102	67	$300.00	$69.60
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	83	81	$63.23	$25.51
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	54	31	$1825.00	$319.91
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	42	37	$1450.00	$491.71
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	38	37	$4500.00	$1121.53
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	36	35	$52.00	$24.32
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	28	28	$975.00	$512.29
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	26	25	$4850.00	$1125.43
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	19	16	$50.00	$25.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	18	$140.00	$56.21
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	18	16	$3750.00	$854.69
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	17	17	$4100.00	$1121.65
92499 Service or surgery of the eye	15	14	$500.00	$54.66
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	13	$6000.00	$1235.36
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	12	11	$4400.00	$976.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	8,647	365	$600.00	$372.21
92134 Imaging of retina	5,182	1,657	$109.81	$38.88
67028 Injection of drug into eye	3,741	705	$775.00	$97.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	3,061	1,715	$205.00	$117.53
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,720	242	$1500.00	$960.45
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,016	21	$17.03	$3.65
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	479	109	$200.00	$73.16
92250 Photography of the retina	473	375	$135.00	$61.63
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	364	25	$257.14	$197.57
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	363	310	$292.42	$73.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	319	203	$145.00	$80.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	223	223	$250.00	$140.78
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	137	124	$60.73	$25.31
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	120	77	$300.00	$85.50
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	50	29	$1825.00	$326.42
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	48	12	$12.00	$1.78
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	36	31	$4850.00	$1137.06
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	34	31	$50.47	$22.37
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	32	31	$4500.00	$1108.47
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	32	31	$975.00	$503.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	26	$140.00	$54.01
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	29	28	$1450.00	$495.60
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	24	23	$3750.00	$864.64
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	17	14	$6000.00	$1239.67
67105 Repair of detached retina, 1 or more sessions, with a lazer	13	11	$1200.00	$283.47
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	13	12	$4400.00	$1002.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	12	$50.00	$25.82
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	11	11	$170.00	$93.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX H6056

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

East Texas Eye Care Associates Pllc

2440 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 757013525

Phone: 9035950500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 July 16, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2007

Registered at 2440 E 5TH ST, TYLER, TX 757013592 (Tel: 9035950500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2007

Registered at 2440 E 5TH ST, TYLER, TX 757013592 (Tel: 9035950500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 16, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS BOCHOW, M.D., M.P.H.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #H6056 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497726103

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 30, 2006

Last Update: July 16, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2440 E 5th St

Tyler, TX 757013592

Phone: 9035950500

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