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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc's specialty?

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

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: November 01, 2026.

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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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 12 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)5

Ophthalmology4

Optometry3

Clinicians, nearest first (12)

Maria Braun, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1861414856

1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-5475

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sadiqa Stelzner, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1679596951

1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 3
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-5475

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sagar Rambhia, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1376170464

1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 3
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-5475

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Christina Moghadam, OD

Optometry

NPI 1437689460

416 N BEDFORD DR STE 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(310) 273-2333

✔ PECOS5.1 mi

Deborah Newman, OD

Optometry

NPI 1144059775

8306 WILSHIRE BLVD # 693
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(310) 854-9145

✔ PECOS6.7 mi

Bonnie Rosenberg, OD

Optometry

NPI 1861915225

621 S WESTERN AVE STE 214
Los Angeles, CA 90005

(213) 389-1001

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi

Erika Maria Fisher, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1912452830

5601 DE SOTO AVE
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

(805) 368-4624

✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi

Ester Kim, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1548588684

5601 DE SOTO AVE
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

(818) 719-2000

✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi

Kieran Shamash, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1356977052

1500 SAN PABLO ST
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-7400

✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi

Tristie Yumul

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1497000822

20645 SEPTO ST
Chatsworth, CA 91311

(818) 438-8777

✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi

Diana Katsman, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1306003132

1000 WEST CARSON STREET
Torrance, CA 90509

(310) 222-2409

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi

Shaun Mardani, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1366870008

120 CALLE AMISTAD UNIT 3207
San Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 292-3023

65 mi

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

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.

Is Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (5), Ophthalmology (4) and Optometry (3). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Santa Monica Medical Institute Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 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 2 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.