Quick answers
- Does Franz K. Michel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franz K. Michel 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 Franz K. Michel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 224 services for Franz K. Michel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Franz K. Michel's NPI number?
- 1124176417. 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 Franz K. Michel, 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 patients | 90 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 224 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)49 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)44 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)31 services
- Transplantation of stem cells from 1 cornea to other cornea (65782)27 services
- Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing (65778)26 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 cholesterol64%
- High blood pressure50%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes16%
- Depression13%
- Anxiety13%
Practice locations
Addresses where Franz K. Michel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Newbury Rd, Suite 220Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805) 499‑2676
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124176417 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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