Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Eric Kawata, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Laguna Niguel, CA

  • NPI 1689708778
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
30231 Golden Lantern, Suite B
Laguna Niguel, CA 926775989
(949) 495-9336
fax (949) 495-9364

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2011
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #08259T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689708778. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
200
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$16,570
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 83 83 $103
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 69 41 $88
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period 28 11 $41
92250 Photography of the retina 20 17 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Laguna Niguel Optometrist, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$211
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $136.82
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $45.32
CooperVision INC. 1 $28.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$211

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
51
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$10,071
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 22 0 $446
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 16 15 $910
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 13 0 $8,715

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Eric Kawata's medical specialty?
Dr. Eric Kawata practices Optometrist in Laguna Niguel, CA.
Where does Dr. Eric Kawata practice?
Dr. Eric Kawata practices at 30231 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 926775989. Office phone: 9494959336.
What is Dr. Eric Kawata's NPI?
Dr. Eric Kawata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689708778, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eric Kawata accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Eric Kawata does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Eric Kawata commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period (HCPCS 92100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.