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Dr. Nelson Murata , OD

Optometrist • Simi Valley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nelson Murata, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Simi Valley, CA. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1981, Dr. Murata delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3885 COCHRAN STREET.

Dr. Murata is affiliated with Nelson Murata,Od, An Optometric Corp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, established patient problem focused 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

3885 Cochran Street
Unit L

Simi Valley, CA 930632369

Telephone 8055227007
Fax 8055227886
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Simi Valley, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +21.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Simi Valley, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
33.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murata (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Simi Valley Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
76 73 $154.74 $137.95
92134 Imaging of retina
66 63 $95.00 $44.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
61 57 $132.87 $97.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
35 31 $117.00 $97.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
32 30 $95.00 $39.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
14 13 $83.57 $61.05
92250 Photography of the retina
13 13 $95.00 $40.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 7290T

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License CA 7290T

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Nelson Murata,od, An Optometric Corp

3963 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 930632364

Phone: 8055227007

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1427572023

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Christina Womack , OD

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NPI 1558336628

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 02, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 02, 2008

Registered at 3885 COCHRAN STREET, UNIT L, SIMI VALLEY, CA 930632369 (Tel: 8055227007)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 02, 2008

Registered at 3885 COCHRAN STREET, UNIT L, SIMI VALLEY, CA 930632369 (Tel: 8055227007)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 02, 2008

Recorded as NELSON MURATA, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 02, 2008

Optometrist (License #7290T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275509713
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 24, 2006
Last Update: July 02, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3885 Cochran Street, Unit L

Simi Valley, CA 930632369

Phone: 8055227007

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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