Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carolyn Sakauye, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Fresno, CA

  • NPI 1821017823
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1360 E Herndon Avenue, Suite 301
Fresno, CA 937203326
(559) 486-5000
fax (559) 439-7854

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G45200
Medicaid
CA #00G45200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821017823. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,086
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$145,953
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 610 246 $94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 196 177 $131
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 83 57 $552
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 70 68 $64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 62 62 $49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 31 30 $38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 19 19 $156
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 15 15 $373

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Fresno Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 412. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$341
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $145.01
Dompe US, INC. 1 $121.84
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $41.97
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $32.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$341

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,420
Patients
447
Total drug cost
$108,894
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 294 68 $5,738
Timolol Maleate Generic 137 39 $3,050
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 135 74 $6,868
Fluorometholone Generic 126 45 $10,630
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 106 26 $2,582
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 102 69 $6,506
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 94 63 $1,873
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 90 21 $2,376
Travoprost Generic 89 18 $15,625
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 57 13 $4,378

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carolyn Sakauye's medical specialty?
Dr. Carolyn Sakauye practices Ophthalmology Physician in Fresno, CA.
Where does Dr. Carolyn Sakauye practice?
Dr. Carolyn Sakauye practices at 1360 E Herndon Avenue, Fresno, CA 937203326. Office phone: 5594865000.
What is Dr. Carolyn Sakauye's NPI?
Dr. Carolyn Sakauye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821017823, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carolyn Sakauye accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carolyn Sakauye accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carolyn Sakauye commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.