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- 4009 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
About Dr. Bende
Lori J. Bende, O.D. is a healthcare provider in San Diego, CA specializing in optometry. Lori trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1995. Lori is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Lori cared for 65 Medicare patients across 67 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003944968.
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
- (858) 453-0444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4009 GOVERNOR DR
San Diego, CA 92122
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
67 services · 65 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
35 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lori J. Bende?
Lori J. Bende is an optometry in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Lori J. Bende's address?
Lori J. Bende is listed at 4009 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lori J. Bende?
The number on file is (858) 453-0444. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lori J. Bende's NPI number?
Lori J. Bende's National Provider Identifier is 1003944968. 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 Lori J. Bende train?
Lori J. Bende attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lori J. Bende been practicing?
Lori J. Bende has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lori J. Bende perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lori J. Bende provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lori J. Bende confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lori J. Bende. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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