Physician Profile
Leif M. Hertzog, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hertzog
Leif M. Hertzog, MD practices ophthalmology in Long Beach, CA. Medicare claims data shows Leif provided 972 services to 898 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and photography of the retina.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (562) 597-3100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5094 E LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL
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
972 services · 898 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
506 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
156 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
66 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
26 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
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 — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hertzog's specialty?
Dr. Hertzog 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 Dr. Hertzog?
Dr. Hertzog is listed at 5094 E Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA 90815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hertzog?
The number on file is (562) 597-3100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hertzog?
Dr. Hertzog's National Provider Identifier is 1528139367. 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
How much experience does Dr. Hertzog have?
Dr. Hertzog has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hertzog known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hertzog performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hertzog's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hertzog. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.