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Ophthalmology

Joel A. Pearlman, MD

Works at hospitals in Sonora, CA · Sacramento, CA · Oroville, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Joel A. Pearlman, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1870 Lassen Blvd, Suite B, Yuba City, CA 95993. Phone: (530) 273-8358. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joel A. Pearlman had 1,429 Original Medicare patients and 37,930 services. NPI 1154430460. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel A. Pearlman, 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 Joel A. Pearlman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel A. Pearlman 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 Joel A. Pearlman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,429 Original Medicare patients and 37,930 services for Joel A. Pearlman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joel A. Pearlman's NPI number?
1154430460. 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 Joel A. Pearlman, 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 patients1,429
Services billed to Medicare37,930
Different services or procedures54
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)22,080 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)3,108 services
  3. Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg (Q5128)2,266 services
  4. Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)2,000 services
  5. Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,598 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%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%

Hospitals where Joel A. Pearlman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel A. Pearlman 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.

  • Adventist Health SonoraSonora, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050335
  • Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050017
  • Oroville HospitalOroville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050030
  • Sutter Amador HospitalJackson, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050014
  • Sutter Roseville Medical CenterRoseville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050309

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group, Inc.22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in California →

Other ophthalmologists in Yuba City

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

All ophthalmologists in Yuba City →

Other clinicians in Vitreo-Retinal Medical Group, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1154430460
CorrectionsReport 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

  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