DR. CHAD TAKAO SHIMAZAKI O.D.
NPI 1871587972
Optometrist in Torrance, CA
About Dr. Chad Takao Shimazaki O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHAD TAKAO SHIMAZAKI O.D. (NPI 1871587972) is an individual optometrist in Torrance, California, licensed in California (12858T) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (2005).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Chad Takao Shimazaki O.d. 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90504 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871587972, enumerated as an "individual" on September 02, 2005.
The provider is located at 17430 CRENSHAW BLVD SUITE B TORRANCE, CA 90504 and the phone number is (310) 532-8900.
Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Providence Health Plan, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
