Physician Profile
Melinda A. Hakim, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hakim
Melinda A. Hakim, MD practices ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. Melinda is a 2001 graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Melinda provided 1,096 services to 783 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588687867.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 652-1133
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8635 W 3RD STREET #390W
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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
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
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
1,096 services · 783 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
89 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
138 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
82 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
361 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
158 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
41 | 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 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 does Dr. Hakim specialize in?
Dr. Hakim is an eye doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hakim located?
Dr. Hakim is listed at 8635 W 3Rd Street #390W, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hakim's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 652-1133. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hakim?
Dr. Hakim's National Provider Identifier is 1588687867. 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 Dr. Hakim go to medical school?
Dr. Hakim attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hakim have?
Dr. Hakim has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hakim do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hakim performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hakim's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hakim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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