Physician Profile
Katherine M. Tanaka, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tanaka
Katherine M. Tanaka, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Long Beach, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Katherine trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Katherine cared for 545 Medicare patients across 924 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, removal of eyelashes using forceps, and photography of the retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (562) 421-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5512 E BRITTON DR STE 200
Long Beach, CA 90815
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
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
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
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
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
924 services · 545 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
163 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
206 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
159 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
158 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
56 | Less 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.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other eye doctors in Long Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Katherine M. Tanaka?
Katherine M. Tanaka is an eye doctor in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Katherine M. Tanaka's address?
Katherine M. Tanaka is listed at 5512 E Britton Dr Ste 200, Long Beach, CA 90815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Katherine M. Tanaka?
The number on file is (562) 421-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Katherine M. Tanaka's NPI number?
Katherine M. Tanaka's National Provider Identifier is 1336344878. 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 Katherine M. Tanaka train?
Katherine M. Tanaka attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Katherine M. Tanaka been practicing?
Katherine M. Tanaka has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Katherine M. Tanaka perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Katherine M. Tanaka performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Katherine M. Tanaka confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Katherine M. Tanaka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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