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Ophthalmology

Ronald J. Smith, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Ronald J. Smith, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. NPI 1649272436. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ronald J. Smith, 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ronald J. Smith work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ronald J. Smith at 2 hospitals: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ronald J. Smith see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Santa Monica, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ronald J. Smith's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Ronald J. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald J. Smith 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 Ronald J. Smith?
(310) 829-0160, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ronald J. Smith's NPI number?
1649272436. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ronald J. Smith works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald J. Smith at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ronald J. Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ronald J. Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group119 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Santa Monica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649272436
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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