DR. KARA MEGUMI TAKEDA O.D.
NPI 1205963121
Optometrist in Lakewood, CA

Q: What is Kara Takeda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Takeda is 1205963121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2007.

Q: What is Kara Takeda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Takeda was last updated on December 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.

Active since February 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4198 WOODRUFF AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA 90713(562) 420-1133(562) 420-6126 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Kara Megumi Takeda O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARA MEGUMI TAKEDA O.D. (NPI 1205963121) is an individual optometrist in Lakewood, California, licensed in California (OPT12862T) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205963121

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARA MEGUMI TAKEDACredential: O.D.

Location Address4198 WOODRUFF AVELakewood, CA 90713-3100

Mailing Address4198 Woodruff AveLakewood, CA 90713-3100 · (562) 420-1133 · Fax (562) 420-6126

Phone(562) 420-1133

Fax(562) 420-6126

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2015

✔ NPI 1205963121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · OPT12862T

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

4198 WOODRUFF AVE, Lakewood, CA 90713

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kara Megumi Takeda O.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 ID6800821406

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051003000559

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90713 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

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

KARA TAKEDA OD, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Optometrist

4198 WOODRUFF AVE
LAKEWOOD, CA 90713

Los Angeles County (626) 475-6076

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 Kara Takeda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Takeda is 1205963121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2007.

Where is Kara Takeda located?

Kara Takeda practices at 4198 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713. The listed phone number is (562) 420-1133.

What is Kara Takeda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kara Takeda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Takeda 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.

What insurance does Kara Takeda accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Kara Takeda as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Takeda was last updated on December 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.