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Ophthalmology

Kent W. Small, MD

Sees patients in Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Kent W. Small, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Long Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA. NPI 1861470783. 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 Kent W. Small, 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
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Carson McBeath and Boswell IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Kent W. Small see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Long Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kent W. Small's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Kent W. Small accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent W. Small 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 Kent W. Small?
(562) 984-7024, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kent W. Small's NPI number?
1861470783. 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 Kent W. Small is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kent W. Small as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Carson McBeath and Boswell Inc8 clinicians in the group
  • Kent W Small MD a Medical Corporation2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Long Beach

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861470783
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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