Physician Profile
Meryl L. Shapiro-Tuchin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin
Meryl L. Shapiro-Tuchin, MD practices ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. Medicare claims data shows Meryl provided 1,519 services to 1,396 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 complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932110475.
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) 825-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 STEIN PLZ RM 1-340
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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
1,519 services · 1,396 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
284 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
269 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
209 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
116 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
25 | 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin's specialty?
Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin 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 can I find Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin?
Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin is listed at 100 Stein Plz Rm 1-340, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin?
The number on file is (310) 825-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin?
Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin's National Provider Identifier is 1932110475. 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. Shapiro-Tuchin's medical education?
Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin have?
Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system 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. Shapiro-Tuchin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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