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SANTA MONICA MEDICAL INSTITUTE INC
NPI 1538351283
Ophthalmology in Santa Monica, CA

Active since August 16, 2007
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 3, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 829-5475(310) 828-1359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc NPPES

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

SANTA MONICA MEDICAL INSTITUTE INC (NPI 1538351283) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Santa Monica, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists Sadiqa K Stelzner, President/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538351283
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameSANTA MONICA MEDICAL INSTITUTE INC
Location Address1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 3Santa Monica, CA 90404-1927
Mailing Address1908 Santa Monica Blvd, 3Santa Monica, CA 90404-1927 · (310) 829-5475 · Fax (310) 828-1359
Phone(310) 829-5475
Fax(310) 828-1359
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSadiqa K StelznerPresident/owner · (310) 829-5475
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1538351283 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G86804
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

BRENDA NUYEN
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, STE 3
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475
PANTHEA TIZABGAR
Pharmacist
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 315-9999
SMC PHARMACY LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, STE 4
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 315-9999
DR. RICHARD J KIM D.D.S.
Dentist
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, #2
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5961
DR. PETER JOHN KAPPEL M.D.
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 3
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475
REISS WOZNAK MEDICAL CLINIC
General Practice
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 5
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 828-5571
SADIQA STELZNER MD
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 3
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475
DR. MARIA BRAUN MD
Ophthalmology
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 829-5475

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 Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc is 1538351283. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2007.

Where is Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc located?

Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc is located at 1908 Santa Monica Blvd 3, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The listed phone number is (310) 829-5475.

What is Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

What insurance does Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc 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 Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc was last updated on August 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 49 days 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.