Quick answers
- Does Lara Umemoto accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lara Umemoto 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 Lara Umemoto see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 16 services for Lara Umemoto. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lara Umemoto's NPI number?
- 1578661930. 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 Lara Umemoto, 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Practice locations
Addresses where Lara Umemoto is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 26506 Bouquet Canyon RdSaugus, CA 91350 (661) 297‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lara Umemoto as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Vision Center An Optometric Practice Incorporated3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Vision Center An Optometric Practice Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578661930 |
| 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