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Optometry

Lance E. Underwood, OD

Sees patients in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Lance E. Underwood, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Los Angeles, CA. NPI 1407823933. 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 Lance E. Underwood, 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

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
Pennsylvania College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Lance E. Underwood see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Los Angeles, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lance E. Underwood's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Lance E. Underwood accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lance E. Underwood 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 Lance E. Underwood?
(323) 361-8408, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lance E. Underwood's NPI number?
1407823933. 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 Lance E. Underwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lance E. Underwood as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc295 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Los Angeles

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

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolPennsylvania College Of Optometry
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407823933
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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