Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Sato, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1225326580
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
420 E 3Rd St, Ste 603
Los Angeles, CA 900131645
(213) 680-1551
fax (213) 680-2148

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 9, 2018
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A125720

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225326580. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,070
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$344,641
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 1,000 582 $72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 760 688 $143
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 707 506 $102
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 408 394 $38
92250 Photography of the retina 371 371 $40
92134 Imaging of retina 316 289 $44
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 193 185 $31
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 67 66 $12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 50 50 $183
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 45 45 $135

In context: peer comparison

Among 92 peers in this city , average services per provider: 277. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$773
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 2 $200.63
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 6 $155.87
ABBVIE INC. 2 $142.11
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 4 $79.66
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $60.43
Astellas Pharma US Inc 2 $55.44
Sight Sciences, Inc. 2 $34.31
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $25.33
Thea Pharma Inc. 1 $19.01

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$773

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,736
Patients
1,174
Total drug cost
$453,125
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 1,451 437 $33,151
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 683 196 $23,523
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 265 80 $120,656
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 200 77 $9,199
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 188 65 $5,807
Timolol Maleate Generic 188 57 $5,001
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 136 81 $5,998
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 119 44 $58,310
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 104 25 $45,032
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 102 33 $57,377

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle Sato's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Sato practices Ophthalmology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Michelle Sato practice?
Dr. Michelle Sato practices at 420 E 3Rd St, Los Angeles, CA 900131645. Office phone: 2136801551.
What is Dr. Michelle Sato's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Sato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225326580, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Sato accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Sato accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Sato commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.