ESTHER M TEKAWA OD
NPI 1407057391
Optometrist in Harbor City, CA

Active since May 30, 2007PECOS Enrolled
25825 VERMONT AVE, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710(310) 325-5111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Esther M Tekawa Od NPPES

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

ESTHER M TEKAWA OD (NPI 1407057391) is an individual optometrist in Harbor City, California, licensed in California (OPT9949TPA) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407057391
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameESTHER M TEKAWACredential: OD
Location Address25825 VERMONT AVEHarbor City, CA 90710-3518
Mailing Address25825 Vermont AveHarbor City, CA 90710-3518 · (310) 325-5111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2021
NPI 1407057391 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 · OPT9949TPA
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.
25825 VERMONT AVE, Harbor City, CA 90710

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Esther M Tekawa Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 90710 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.

Pharmacist
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
Pharmacist
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Neonatal/Pediatrics)
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
Pharmacist
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
Internal Medicine
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
Internal Medicine
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
Otolaryngology (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck)
25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710

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 Esther Tekawa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Tekawa is 1407057391. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2007.

Where is Esther Tekawa located?

Esther Tekawa practices at 25825 Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710. The listed phone number is (310) 325-5111.

What is Esther Tekawa's specialty?

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

Is Esther Tekawa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Tekawa is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Tekawa was last updated on December 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.