At a glance
- 3939 J St, Suite 106, Sacramento, CA 95819
About Dr. Medina Mendez
Carlos A. Medina Mendez, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sacramento, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Carlos is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Carlos cared for 6,155 Medicare patients across 71,145 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811218316.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (916) 454-4861
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3939 J ST SUITE 106
Sacramento, CA 95819
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
71,145 services · 6,155 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
3,184 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
19 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
4,158 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,037 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
447 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
266 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Sacramento 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Carlos A. Medina Mendez?
Carlos A. Medina Mendez is an eye doctor in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Carlos A. Medina Mendez's address?
Carlos A. Medina Mendez is listed at 3939 J St Suite 106, Sacramento, CA 95819. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Carlos A. Medina Mendez?
The number on file is (916) 454-4861. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Carlos A. Medina Mendez's NPI number?
Carlos A. Medina Mendez's National Provider Identifier is 1811218316. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Carlos A. Medina Mendez train?
Carlos A. Medina Mendez attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Carlos A. Medina Mendez been practicing?
Carlos A. Medina Mendez has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Carlos A. Medina Mendez perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Carlos A. Medina Mendez performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser and repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Carlos A. Medina Mendez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carlos A. Medina Mendez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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