Physician Profile
Lydia Matkovich, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Matkovich
Based in Torrance, CA, Lydia Matkovich, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Lydia graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1990. Lydia is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Lydia cared for 1,555 Medicare patients across 2,816 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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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
- (310) 626-8055
- Email not available
Practice Locations
23600 TELO AVE SUITE 210
Torrance, CA 90505
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
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,816 services · 1,555 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
349 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
339 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
337 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
332 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
296 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
38 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
24 | 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 2
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Lydia Matkovich's specialty?
Lydia Matkovich is an eye doctor in Torrance, 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 Lydia Matkovich?
Lydia Matkovich is listed at 23600 Telo Ave Suite 210, Torrance, CA 90505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Lydia Matkovich?
The number on file is (310) 626-8055. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Lydia Matkovich's NPI number?
Lydia Matkovich's National Provider Identifier is 1508801028. 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 Lydia Matkovich's education?
Lydia Matkovich attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lydia Matkovich been practicing?
Lydia Matkovich has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Lydia Matkovich known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Lydia Matkovich performs procedures including creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lydia Matkovich confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lydia Matkovich. 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.