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Ophthalmology

Mehrdad M. Aghai, MD

Sees patients in Gardena, CA · Hawthorne, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Mehrdad M. Aghai, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247. Phone: (310) 767-7814. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Mehrdad M. Aghai had 601 Original Medicare patients and 4,638 services. NPI 1841302577. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (310) 767‑7814
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: Albany Medical College Of Union University · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Mehrdad M. Aghai, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Mehrdad M. Aghai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mehrdad M. Aghai 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 Mehrdad M. Aghai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 601 Original Medicare patients and 4,638 services for Mehrdad M. Aghai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Mehrdad M. Aghai's NPI number?
1841302577. 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 Mehrdad M. Aghai, 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 patients601
Services billed to Medicare4,638
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)852 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)499 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)492 services
  4. Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)434 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)405 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Diabetes63%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Practice locations

Addresses where Mehrdad M. Aghai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Gardena

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841302577
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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