Quick answers
- Does Tat-Wai Michael Ho accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tat-Wai Michael Ho accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tat-Wai Michael Ho see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 75 services for Tat-Wai Michael Ho. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tat-Wai Michael Ho's NPI number?
- 1861539264. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Tat-Wai Michael Ho, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 75 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)20 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)18 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tat-Wai Michael Ho is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13620 38th Ave, Suite 7dFlushing, NY 11354 (718) 321‑0355
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Flushing
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flushing, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861539264 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians