Quick answers
- Where does Lori Bende see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Lori Bende's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Lori Bende accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lori Bende accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Lori Bende?
- (858) 455-6800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Lori Bende's NPI number?
- 1003944968. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Lori Bende is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 4130 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 300La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 455‑6800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lori Bende as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, Inc. a Professional Medical Cor9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003944968 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians