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Ophthalmology

Lorne D. Kapner, MD

Sees patients in Escondido, CA · California

Summary

Lorne D. Kapner, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Escondido, CA. NPI 1144255621. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lorne D. Kapner, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
New York Medical CollegeMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
North County Eye Center, Inc.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Lorne D. Kapner see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Escondido, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lorne D. Kapner's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Lorne D. Kapner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lorne D. Kapner 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 Lorne D. Kapner?
(760) 738-9985, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lorne D. Kapner's NPI number?
1144255621. 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 Lorne D. Kapner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lorne D. Kapner as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • North County Eye Center, Inc.10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Escondido

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144255621
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians