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Ophthalmology

Erika T. Tanaka, MD

Sees patients in Lafayette, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Erika T. Tanaka, MD is an ophthalmologist at 280 Exempla Circle, Kaiser Permanente Rock Creek Medica, Lafayette, CO 80026. Phone: (303) 338-4545. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erika T. Tanaka had 13 Original Medicare patients and 80 services. NPI 1235552126. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 280 Exempla Circle, Kaiser Permanente Rock Creek Medica, Lafayette, CO 80026 · Directions
  • Phone: (303) 338‑4545
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
  • Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erika T. Tanaka, 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 Erika T. Tanaka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erika T. Tanaka 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 Erika T. Tanaka see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 80 services for Erika T. Tanaka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erika T. Tanaka's NPI number?
1235552126. 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 Erika T. Tanaka, 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 patients13
Services billed to Medicare80
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Practice locations

Addresses where Erika T. Tanaka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 280 Exempla Circle, Kaiser Permanente Rock Creek MedicaLafayette, CO 80026 (303) 338‑4545

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erika T. Tanaka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC1,327 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lafayette

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235552126
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Sources

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