Physician Profile
Stephen A. Wigginton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wigginton
Stephen A. Wigginton, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Long Beach, CA specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Stephen is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 1,095 Medicare patients across 1,273 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (562) 591-7700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
709 E ANAHEIM ST
Long Beach, CA 90813
293 S Main St # 100
Orange, CA 92868
15825 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 201
Irvine, CA 92618
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
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
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
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
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
1,273 services · 1,095 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
64 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
129 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
118 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
82 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
61 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
481 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 is Stephen A. Wigginton's specialty?
Stephen A. Wigginton is an eye doctor in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Stephen A. Wigginton?
Stephen A. Wigginton is listed at 709 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Stephen A. Wigginton?
The number on file is (562) 591-7700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Stephen A. Wigginton's NPI number?
Stephen A. Wigginton's National Provider Identifier is 1568468106. 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 long has Stephen A. Wigginton been practicing?
Stephen A. Wigginton has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. 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 A. Wigginton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen A. Wigginton performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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 imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Stephen A. Wigginton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen A. Wigginton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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