Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HECHT
Matthew L Hecht, M D practices ophthalmology in Lawndale, CA. Matthew is a 1994 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 4,659 Medicare patients across 7,089 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 370-5648
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4161 REDONDO BEACH BLVD STE 300
Lawndale, CA 90260
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,089 services · 4,659 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
459 |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
92 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
60 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera) | Procedure | 65210 |
46 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
34 |
| Removal of blood from eye | Procedure | 65815 |
27 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
25 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
19 |
| Incision of cornea to correct astigmatism | Procedure | 65772 |
15 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
64 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hecht's specialty?
Dr. Hecht is an ophthalmology in Lawndale, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hecht?
Dr. Hecht is listed at 4161 REDONDO BEACH BLVD STE 300, Lawndale, CA 90260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hecht?
The number on file is (310) 370-5648. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hecht's NPI number?
Dr. Hecht's National Provider Identifier is 1184783508. 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 Dr. Hecht's medical education?
Dr. Hecht attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hecht been practicing?
Dr. Hecht has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hecht known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hecht performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, destruction of growth of retina using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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