Heather Elspeth Moss, MD, PHD

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Heather Elspeth Moss is a Neuro-Ophthalmology specialist based in Stanford, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 723-4000Stanford, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heather Elspeth Moss, MD, PHD has practiced ophthalmology for 21+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 10 Ophthalmology providers in CASee all Ophthalmology in Stanford21+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 780dNPPES updated 2024-04-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

76.5/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

189

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

18

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

33

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    Harvard Medical School

  2. Board certified · Apr 3, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

OphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist of ophthalmology. This physician evaluates, treats, and studies disorders of the eye, orbit and nervous system having to do with interactions of the visual motor and visual sensory systems with the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

Taxonomy: 207WX0109X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1804 Embarcadero Rd Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3341

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200034

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Virtual Ophthalmology Care With Heather Elspeth Moss

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Elspeth Moss for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stanford required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heather Elspeth Moss

NPI records show Dr. Moss as active with telehealth listed in Stanford, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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