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- 19000 Hawthorne Blvd, #110, Torrance, CA 90503
About Dr. Dinsmore
Based in Torrance, CA, Stephen C. Dinsmore, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 1,469 services to 1,351 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of retina. NPI 1891906707 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 370-3628
- Email not available
Practice Locations
19000 HAWTHORNE BLVD #110
Torrance, CA 90503
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,469 services · 1,351 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
545 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
258 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
194 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
125 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
118 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
101 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
41 | 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 |
17 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Torrance 7
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Stephen C. Dinsmore's specialty?
Stephen C. Dinsmore is an eye doctor in Torrance, 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 Stephen C. Dinsmore?
Stephen C. Dinsmore is listed at 19000 Hawthorne Blvd #110, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Stephen C. Dinsmore?
The number on file is (310) 370-3628. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Stephen C. Dinsmore?
Stephen C. Dinsmore's National Provider Identifier is 1891906707. 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
How much experience does Stephen C. Dinsmore have?
Stephen C. Dinsmore has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Stephen C. Dinsmore known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen C. Dinsmore performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; 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 Stephen C. Dinsmore's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen C. Dinsmore. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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