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Ophthalmology

Miguel A. Unzueta, MD

Works at hospitals in Downey, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Miguel A. Unzueta, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Phone: (844) 211-5462. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Miguel A. Unzueta had 322 Original Medicare patients and 1,779 services. NPI 1023040714. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90033 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (844) 211‑5462
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: PIH Health Downey Hospital
  • Group practice: Mercy Eye Care Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Miguel A. Unzueta, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Miguel A. Unzueta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Miguel A. Unzueta accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Miguel A. Unzueta see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 322 Original Medicare patients and 1,779 services for Miguel A. Unzueta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Miguel A. Unzueta's NPI number?
1023040714. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Miguel A. Unzueta, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients322
Services billed to Medicare1,779
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)626 services
  2. Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)212 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)210 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)184 services
  5. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)151 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes60%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where Miguel A. Unzueta works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Miguel A. Unzueta at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Miguel A. Unzueta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Miguel A. Unzueta as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mercy Eye Care Medical Group Inc5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mercy Eye Care Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023040714
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians