DR. KATHRYN MENTA GARDNER M.D.
NPI 1740335686
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Santa Monica, CA

Q: What is Kathryn Gardner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Gardner is 1740335686. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007.

Q: What is Kathryn Gardner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Q: Is Kathryn Gardner enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kathryn Gardner has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Gardner was last updated on December 27, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 January 23, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028

242 26TH ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402(310) 451-3911(310) 458-4402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Kathryn Menta Gardner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATHRYN MENTA GARDNER M.D. (NPI 1740335686) is an individual cornea and external diseases specialist in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (G43380) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740335686

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207WX0120X

Provider Legal NameDR. KATHRYN MENTA GARDNERCredential: M.D.

Location Address242 26TH STSanta Monica, CA 90402-2552

Mailing Address242 26th StSanta Monica, CA 90402-2552 · (310) 451-3911 · Fax (310) 458-4402

Phone(310) 451-3911

Fax(310) 458-4402

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 2019

✔ NPI 1740335686 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Cornea and External Diseases SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207WX0120X

License✔ Licensed in CA · G43380

Definition

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License G43380 (CA)

242 26TH ST, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Kathryn Menta Gardner M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2014 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2014

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90402 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 2

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

DR. TROY ELANDER MD

Ophthalmology

242 26TH ST
SANTA MONICA, CA 90402

Los Angeles County (310) 393-0634

ELANDER EYE MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ophthalmology

242 26TH ST
SANTA MONICA, CA 90402

Los Angeles County (310) 393-0634

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 Kathryn Gardner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Gardner is 1740335686. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007.

Where is Kathryn Gardner located?

Kathryn Gardner practices at 242 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402. The listed phone number is (310) 451-3911.

What is Kathryn Gardner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Is Kathryn Gardner enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kathryn Gardner has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Gardner was last updated on December 27, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.