DR. KAREN KAY HUN TANG O.D.
NPI 1992733786
Optometrist in Torrance, CA

Q: What is Karen Tang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Tang is 1992733786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2006.

Q: What is Karen Tang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Tang was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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 June 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3537 TORRANCE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503(310) 543-3555(310) 540-8363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Karen Kay Hun Tang O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN KAY HUN TANG O.D. (NPI 1992733786) is an individual optometrist in Torrance, California, licensed in California (12864T) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992733786

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN KAY HUN TANGCredential: O.D.

Location Address3537 TORRANCE BLVDTorrance, CA 90503-4818

Mailing Address3714 Kenmore AveBaldwin Park, CA 91706-4036 · (626) 338-7635

Phone(310) 543-3555

Fax(310) 540-8363

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateJune 29, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1992733786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 12864T

Definition

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.

3537 TORRANCE BLVD, Torrance, CA 90503

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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.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. Karen Kay Hun Tang 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.

PECOS PAC ID3274639307

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070505000131

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90503 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 5

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

ELEGANT CARE CORP

Nursing Care

3537 TORRANCE BLVD, STE 25
TORRANCE, CA 90503

Los Angeles County (310) 328-1152

SOUTH BAY OPTOMETRY, INC.

Optometrist

3537 TORRANCE BLVD, SUITE 18
TORRANCE, CA 90503

Los Angeles County (310) 543-3555

CHONG IN LEE AC

Acupuncturist

3537 TORRANCE BLVD, SUITE #24 25
TORRANCE, CA 90503

Los Angeles County (310) 540-6724

ERICA JEEWON YOO O.D.

Optometrist

3537 TORRANCE BLVD, SUITE 18
TORRANCE, CA 90503

Los Angeles County (562) 607-7890

DR. ALBERT K. CHUN O.D.

Optometrist

3537 TORRANCE BLVD, SUITE 18
TORRANCE, CA 90503

Los Angeles County (310) 543-3555

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 Karen Tang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Tang is 1992733786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2006.

Where is Karen Tang located?

Karen Tang practices at 3537 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503. The listed phone number is (310) 543-3555.

What is Karen Tang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Karen Tang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Tang 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 Karen Tang accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Karen Tang 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 Karen Tang was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.