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Ophthalmology

Lauren A. Eckstein, MD

Sees patients in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Lauren A. Eckstein, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. NPI 1679767792. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lauren A. Eckstein, 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
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
University Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Lauren A. Eckstein see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lauren A. Eckstein's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Lauren A. Eckstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren A. Eckstein 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 Lauren A. Eckstein?
(619) 516-6606, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lauren A. Eckstein's NPI number?
1679767792. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lauren A. Eckstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lauren A. Eckstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in San Diego

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679767792
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians