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DR. LYNN WATT KURATA OD
NPI 1841225158
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Santa Monica, CA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1234 7TH ST STE 2, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401(310) 395-5778(310) 458-9754 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Lynn Watt Kurata Od NPPES

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

DR. LYNN WATT KURATA OD (NPI 1841225158) is an individual low vision rehabilitation provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (OPT7676TPG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841225158
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WL0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. LYNN WATT KURATACredential: OD
Location Address1234 7TH ST STE 2Santa Monica, CA 90401-1614
Mailing Address1234 7th St Ste 2Santa Monica, CA 90401-1614 · (310) 395-5778 · Fax (310) 458-9754
Phone(310) 395-5778
Fax(310) 458-9754
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1841225158 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Low Vision RehabilitationEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WL0500X
License✔ Licensed in CA · OPT7676TPG
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License OPT7676TPG (CA)
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License OPT7676TPG (CA)
1234 7TH ST STE 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.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. Lynn Watt Kurata Od 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 ID9537146592
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040707000855
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
21 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90401 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 3

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

LYNN WATT KURATA, OD FAAO AN OPTOMETRIC CORPORATION
Optometrist
1234 7TH ST STE 2
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Los Angeles County (310) 395-5778
DR. VIPAL DINESH GANDHI O.D.
Optometrist
1234 7TH ST STE 2
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Los Angeles County (310) 395-5778
VIPAL GANDHI O.D. INC
Optometrist
1234 7TH ST STE 2
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Los Angeles County (310) 395-5778

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 Lynn Kurata's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lynn Kurata is 1841225158. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Lynn Kurata located?

Lynn Kurata practices at 1234 7th St Ste 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401. The listed phone number is (310) 395-5778.

What is Lynn Kurata's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation, with taxonomy code 152WL0500X.

Is Lynn Kurata enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lynn Kurata 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 Lynn Kurata accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Lynn Kurata 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 Lynn Kurata was last updated on September 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.