Quick answers
- Does Yohko Murakami accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yohko Murakami 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 Yohko Murakami see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 832 Original Medicare patients and 4,743 services for Yohko Murakami. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yohko Murakami's NPI number?
- 1548552243. 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 Yohko Murakami, 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 | 832 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,743 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,078 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)729 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)555 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)543 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)521 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Osteoporosis21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Yohko Murakami is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1663 Dominican Way, Suite 212Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 226‑2636
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yohko Murakami as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spectrum Eye Physicians a Medical Corporation15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Santa Cruz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spectrum Eye Physicians a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Stanford University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548552243 |
| 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