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Dr. George Tung, MD

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

560 Northern Boulevard
Great Neck, NY 11021

(516) 783-0300

Dr. George Tung, MD is an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

158 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743

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2450 Merrick Road
Bellmore, NY 11710

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560 Northern Boulevard
Great Neck, NY 11021

(516) 783-0300

(516) 783-4048

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In The News

“Dr. George Tung, 48, an ophthalmologist from Manhasset, N.Y., said he always taught his residents at North Shore Hospital to learn outside skills, from tennis to cycling, and to bring the wider...”—"Wheelie Training: A School for Showoffs (Published 2005)", New York Times, May 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the anterior segment

tear osmolarity test

In 2024, Dr. George Tung, MD performed more eye procedures, SCODI of the anterior segment (SCODI-A), and tear osmolarity test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

fundus photography

In 2012, Dr. George Tung, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
excision	14
eye procedures	5734
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
eye procedures	6768
lab tests	302
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	84

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	675
Female	1096

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1590
Black	57
Hispanic	37
Asian	58
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	660
From 75 to 84	677
85 and over	365
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
eye procedures	7995
lab tests	1621
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	740
Female	1190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1741
Black	58
Hispanic	31
Asian	48
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	761
From 75 to 84	705
85 and over	370
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
evoked potential test	19
eye procedures	8937
lab tests	3110
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1512
Female	2368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3464
Black	126
Hispanic	62
Asian	106
Other	122
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1586
From 75 to 84	1364
85 and over	776
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
eye procedures	9459
lab tests	3421
laser treatment	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	84

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	750
Female	1229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1749
Black	59
Hispanic	38
Asian	67
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	842
From 75 to 84	673
85 and over	397
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
eye procedures	10570
lab tests	2960
laser treatment	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	932
Female	1460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2041
Black	95
Hispanic	60
Asian	100
Other	96
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1053
From 75 to 84	833
85 and over	422
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
eye procedures	11498
lab tests	3900
laser treatment	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	526
vascular procedures	459

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	951
Female	1489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2049
Black	102
Hispanic	68
Asian	108
Other	113
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1080
From 75 to 84	849
85 and over	426
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	73
diagnostic imaging	96
excision	27
eye procedures	12697
lab tests	5288
laser treatment	113
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	1162
vascular procedures	1010

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1016
Female	1613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2182
Black	124
Hispanic	80
Asian	109
Other	134
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1173
From 75 to 84	923
85 and over	438
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
excision	26
eye procedures	5941
lab tests	2116
laser treatment	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
vascular procedures	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	675
Female	1066

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1486
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	55
Other	85
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	761
From 75 to 84	666
85 and over	272
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	56
excision	21
eye procedures	8800
lab tests	2099
laser treatment	77

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	713
Female	1167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1597
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	69
Other	95
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	797
From 75 to 84	731
85 and over	300
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
excision	15
eye procedures	11062
lab tests	5781
laser treatment	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	777
Female	1233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1723
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	69
Other	107
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	842
From 75 to 84	802
85 and over	320
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
eye procedures	10915
lab tests	5273
laser treatment	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	793
Female	1290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1762
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	80
Other	112
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	872
From 75 to 84	846
85 and over	307
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY during 2024 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	12094
lab tests	6085
laser treatment	18

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Male	835
Female	1337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1814
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	90
Other	139
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	892
From 75 to 84	874
85 and over	344
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD in 2024

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Tung, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Tung, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Huntington, NY were eye procedures, lab tests, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	43
diagnostic imaging	96
evoked potential test	19
excision	20
eye procedures	9420
lab tests	3496
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
laser treatment	53
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	247
vascular procedures	506

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD.

**Gender**
Female	1272
Male	797

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	72
Asian / Pacific Islander	73
Non-Hispanic White	1784
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	88

**Age**
75 to 84	764
85 and over	364
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	870

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Tung, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Tung, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Tung, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.94 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Tung, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Huntington, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Tung, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$3,266 AcrySof $356	CLAREON $145	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $142	ReSTOR $127	Rhopressa $118	Other $2,377
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,730 ENVISTA $1,096	TRULIGN TORIC $242	LOTEMAX GEL $126	CRYSTALENS $123	BESIVANCE $17	Other $125
Allergan Inc.	$968 RESTASIS $653	LUMIGAN $270	COMBIGAN $18	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $9	ACZONE $3	Other $15
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$804 ACTIVEFOCUS $252	ORA $120	CataractEquipment $118	CyPass $118	Cataract Equipment $61	Other $134
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$554 Tecnis IOL $178	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $143	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $123	AMO PHACO NEEDLE $109
Other	$4,416 LOTEMAX GEL $446	XIIDRA $418	enVista MX60 IOL $380	Healon Viscoelastics $211	ENVISTA $158	Other $2,804

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,555
Travel and Lodging	$2,828
Gift	$356

Biography

Dr. George Tung works as an ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Tung's average patient rating is 3.5 stars (out of 5).

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