DR. STEPHEN B PREPAS M.D.
NPI 1023103660
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Irvine, CA

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD, IRVINE, CA 92617(949) 824-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Stephen B Prepas M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. STEPHEN B PREPAS M.D. (NPI 1023103660) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Irvine, California, licensed in California (G32851) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Newport Beach, and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023103660
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0110X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN B PREPASCredential: M.D.
Location Address850 HEALTH SCIENCES RDIrvine, CA 92617-3058
Mailing Address200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300Orange, CA 92868-3219 · (714) 456-2986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1023103660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0110X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G32851
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License G32851 (CA)
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD, Irvine, CA 92617

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1360 San Miguel, Suite 407Newport Beach, CA 92660 · Phone (949) 644-7026 · Fax (949) 644-7029

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidGR0044731CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Stephen B Prepas M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345349585
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111129000153
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Prepas reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rheumatology
101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 85 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
18 services16 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92617 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Occupational Therapist
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617
Ophthalmology (Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease)
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617
Physician Assistant
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617
Ophthalmology
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617
Ophthalmology (Neuro-ophthalmology)
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617
Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)
850 HEALTH SCIENCES RD
IRVINE, CA 92617

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Stephen Prepas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Prepas is 1023103660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Stephen Prepas located?

Stephen Prepas practices at 850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617. The listed phone number is (949) 824-2020.

What is Stephen Prepas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.

Is Stephen Prepas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Prepas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Prepas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Prepas reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Regents Of The University Of California (Orange, CA) and Regents Of The University Of California (Orange, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Stephen Prepas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Prepas was last updated on January 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.