Physician Profile
Michelle Sato, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sato
Michelle Sato, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. Michelle is a 2008 graduate of New York Medical College. According to Medicare claims data, Michelle cared for 3,764 Medicare patients across 4,615 services. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (213) 680-1551
- Email not available
Practice Locations
420 E 3RD ST STE 603
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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
4,615 services · 3,764 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
1,090 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
800 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
753 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
461 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
432 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
331 | More 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 4
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 — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York Medical College 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at New York Medical College 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michelle Sato specialize in?
Michelle Sato 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 Michelle Sato located?
Michelle Sato is listed at 420 E 3Rd St Ste 603, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michelle Sato's phone number?
The number on file is (213) 680-1551. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Michelle Sato's NPI number?
Michelle Sato's National Provider Identifier is 1225326580. 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 Michelle Sato train?
Michelle Sato attended New York Medical College, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michelle Sato been practicing?
Michelle Sato has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michelle Sato do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michelle Sato performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient complete 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 Michelle Sato confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michelle Sato. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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