Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan, OD, FAAO

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Optometrist · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1164763058
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
(831) 458-5640
Additional location
200 S Wells RD, Suite 225
Ventura, CA 930041377
(805) 647-6322
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir Ste 225
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 17, 2022
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
California #14592 · Maryland #TA2305 · Alaska #134200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164763058. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
298
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$36,420
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 72 72 $181
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 66 66 $159
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 47 45 $45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 24 $106
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 21 20 $112
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 21 19 $80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $194
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 16 16 $13
92134 Imaging of retina 13 12 $49

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Santa Cruz Optometrist, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$628
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision INC. 2 $211.08
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $148.12
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $134.86
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $134.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$628

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$13,164
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 13 0 $13,164

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan's medical specialty?
Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan practices Optometrist in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan practice?
Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan practices at 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621323. Office phone: 8314585640.
What is Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan's NPI?
Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164763058, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nivedita Chandrasekharan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.