Physician Profile
Lars H. Hertzog, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hertzog
Based in Long Beach, CA, Lars H. Hertzog, M.D., F.A.C.S. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Lars graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Lars cared for 2,435 Medicare patients across 2,861 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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) 426-1773
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2977 REDONDO AVE
Long Beach, CA 90806
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
2,861 services · 2,435 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
136 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
70 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
12 | |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
14 | |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,010 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
640 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
299 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
297 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
149 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
132 | 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.
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 3
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Lars H. Hertzog, M.D.'s specialty?
Lars H. Hertzog, M.D. 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
Where can I find Lars H. Hertzog, M.D.?
Lars H. Hertzog, M.D. is listed at 2977 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Lars H. Hertzog, M.D.?
The number on file is (562) 426-1773. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Lars H. Hertzog, M.D.'s NPI number?
Lars H. Hertzog, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1629164454. 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
What is Lars H. Hertzog, M.D.'s education?
Lars H. Hertzog, M.D. attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lars H. Hertzog, M.D. been practicing?
Lars H. Hertzog, M.D. has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Lars H. Hertzog, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Lars H. Hertzog, M.D. performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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