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Ophthalmology

Sok H. Nam, MD

Sees patients in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Sok H. Nam, MD is an ophthalmologist at 4278 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Phone: (213) 368-0388. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sok H. Nam had 986 Original Medicare patients and 8,187 services. NPI 1538265632. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 4278 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020 · Directions
  • Phone: (213) 368‑0388
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sok H. Nam, 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 Sok H. Nam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sok H. Nam 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 Sok H. Nam see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 986 Original Medicare patients and 8,187 services for Sok H. Nam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sok H. Nam's NPI number?
1538265632. 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 Sok H. Nam, 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 patients986
Services billed to Medicare8,187
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,075 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)945 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)785 services
  4. Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)726 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)691 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%
  • Diabetes64%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Osteoporosis33%

Practice locations

Addresses where Sok H. Nam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Los Angeles

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538265632
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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