Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Frank F. Tsai

MD · Ophthalmology · Temple University School Of Medicine
1400 E PALOMAR ST
Chula Vista, CA 91913
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 16 Years Practicing
912
Medicare Patients / yr
11
Procedures Billed
16
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Tsai

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What Dr. Tsai Does

Dr. Tsai served 912 Medicare patients across 2,480 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 49% below the average Ophthalmology in California (1,788 patients across 1,833 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Imaging of retina (92134)679214
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)44032
Injection of drug into eye (67028)41571
Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)297186
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)180112

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Tsai billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Tsai is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Sharp Memorial Hospital

San Diego, CA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Tsai practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Tsai offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1400 E PALOMAR ST, Chula Vista, CA 91913
Phone: (858) 499-2600

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

37 min

Average commute time in this zip · 81% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

90.0268

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 91913, CA

If Dr. Tsai isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 91913, CA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Maedi M. BartolacciOptometry170<1 mi
Ketan BakriwalaOptometry188<1 mi
Seema V. SundaramOphthalmology330<1 mi
Thu K. NguyenOptometry27<1 mi
Anita HuangOptometry167<1 mi
Veena V. ArunOphthalmology584<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Tsai takes three steps:

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Frank F. Tsai: Common Questions

Does Dr. Tsai accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Tsai is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Tsai depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 91913, CA →
Where is Dr. Tsai's office?
Dr. Tsai practices at 1400 E PALOMAR ST, Chula Vista, CA 91913. Phone: (858) 499-2600.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Tsai accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (858) 499-2600 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 91913, CA to see available options.
Does Dr. Tsai offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Tsai as offering telehealth. Call the office at (858) 499-2600 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Tsai?
Dr. Tsai graduated in 2010 and has been practicing for approximately 16 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Tsai treated 912 Medicare patients across 11 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Tsai is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (858) 499-2600 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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