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Ophthalmology

Lanning B. Kline, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Lanning B. Kline, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Diego, CA. NPI 1841227477. 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 Lanning B. Kline, 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
53Years since medical school (graduated 1973)
Duke University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Lanning B. Kline work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Lanning B. Kline at 1 hospital: UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Lanning B. Kline see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lanning B. Kline's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Lanning B. Kline accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lanning B. Kline 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 Lanning B. Kline?
(858) 249-6753, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lanning B. Kline's NPI number?
1841227477. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Lanning B. Kline works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lanning B. Kline 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 Lanning B. Kline is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lanning B. Kline as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 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 schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1973
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841227477
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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