Quick answers
- Does Layne S. Hashimoto accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Layne S. Hashimoto 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 Layne S. Hashimoto see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 254 Original Medicare patients and 612 services for Layne S. Hashimoto. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Layne S. Hashimoto's NPI number?
- 1518062751. 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 Layne S. Hashimoto, 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 patients | 254 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 612 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)187 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)165 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)86 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)76 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)52 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Diabetes31%
- Arthritis30%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Layne S. Hashimoto is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4439 Pahee StLihue, HI 96766 (808) 246‑0051
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Layne S. Hashimoto as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Care Center of Kauai Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Lihue
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lihue, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Care Center of Kauai Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518062751 |
| Corrections | Report 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians