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- 4161 Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 300, Lawndale, CA 90260
About Matthew 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. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184783508.
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
- (310) 370-5648
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4161 REDONDO BEACH BLVD STE 300
Lawndale, CA 90260
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
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
7,089 services · 4,659 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
459 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera) | Procedure | 65210 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of blood from eye | Procedure | 65815 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision of cornea to correct astigmatism | Procedure | 65772 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
64 | As often as other 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.
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 Matthew L. Hecht's specialty?
Matthew L. Hecht is an eye doctor in Lawndale, 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 Matthew L. Hecht?
Matthew L. 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 Matthew L. Hecht?
The number on file is (310) 370-5648. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Matthew L. Hecht's NPI number?
Matthew L. 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 Matthew L. Hecht's education?
Matthew L. Hecht attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Matthew L. Hecht been practicing?
Matthew L. Hecht has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Matthew L. Hecht known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Matthew L. 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
Has Matthew L. Hecht confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Matthew L. Hecht. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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