Tommy S. Korn, M.D.
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
Tommy S. Korn is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tommy S. Korn, M.D. has practiced ophthalmology for 30+ years, working in group practice. A University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
Older · 2048dNPPES updated 2020-10-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3075 Health Center Dr Suite 401, San Diego, CA 92123-2773
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.62/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better47.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-35 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
227
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
322
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
760
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $119k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$8.6k received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Tommy S. Korn's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Board certified · Oct 13, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
Taxonomy: 207WX0120X
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1996)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 181332
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Care With Tommy S. Korn
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tommy S. Korn for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Tommy S. Korn
Dr. Korn is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 939-5400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3075 Health Center Dr Suite 401, San Diego, CA 92123-2773
Mailing Address
3075 Health Center Dr Suite 401, San Diego, CA 92123-2773
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