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Dr. Benjamin J Szu , OD

Optometrist • Costa Mesa, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Szu, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Costa Mesa, CA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Szu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3140 BEAR ST.

Dr. Szu is affiliated with Grant Optometric Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3140 Bear St

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Telephone 7145572020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Costa Mesa, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -6.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
31 Specialists

Practicing in Costa Mesa, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
17.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Szu (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Costa Mesa Specialty Average (22.6 Years) 22.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
23 22 $170.00 $139.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-08-04
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA OPT34045TLG

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Grant Optometric Group Inc

3140 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 926262964

Phone: 7145572020

Secondary Practice Locations

4150 Clement St

San Francisco, CA 941211563

Phone: 4152214810

3417 Via Lido

Newport Beach, CA 926633908

Phone: 6262552172

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1043487929

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1245785484

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1689645186

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2022

Registered at 3140 BEAR ST STE 100, COSTA MESA, CA 926262964 (Tel: 7145572020)

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Updated Practice Location October 16, 2019

Registered at 3140 BEAR ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92626 (Tel: 7145572020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2019

Registered at 2432 NOLITA, IRVINE, CA 926128545 (Tel: 6262552172)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 16, 2019

Optometrist (License #OPT34045TLG in CA)

NPI Profile Active July 16, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2018

Registered at 4150 CLEMENT ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941211563 (Tel: 4152214810)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2018

Registered at 4030 BALBOA ST APT 3, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941212570 (Tel: 6262552172)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 16, 2018

Recorded as BENJAMIN SZU, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 16, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013493683
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 16, 2018
Last Update: August 04, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3140 Bear St Ste 100

Costa Mesa, CA 926262964

Phone: 7145572020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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