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Optometry

Cecilia C. Raju, OD

Sees patients in Gardena, CA · Harbor City, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Cecilia C. Raju, OD is an optometrist at 15446 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249. Phone: (310) 217-5300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cecilia C. Raju had 13 Original Medicare patients and 15 services. NPI 1265459747. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 15446 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (310) 217‑5300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Optometry school: Southern College Of Optometry · graduated 2003 (23 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cecilia C. Raju, 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 Cecilia C. Raju accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cecilia C. Raju 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 Cecilia C. Raju see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 15 services for Cecilia C. Raju. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cecilia C. Raju's NPI number?
1265459747. 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 Cecilia C. Raju, 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 Medicare15
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Practice locations

Addresses where Cecilia C. Raju is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cecilia C. Raju as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Gardena

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

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolSouthern College Of Optometry
Graduation year2003 (23 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265459747
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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