Quick answers
- Does Darren K. Knight accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren K. Knight 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 Darren K. Knight see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 405 Original Medicare patients and 9,232 services for Darren K. Knight. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren K. Knight's NPI number?
- 1891181095. 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 Darren K. Knight, 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 patients | 405 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,232 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)5,880 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,153 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)478 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)332 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)293 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 cholesterol75%
- Diabetes59%
- Arthritis42%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren K. Knight is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1360 W 6th StSan Pedro, CA 90732 (310) 547‑9991
- 2880 Atlantic Ave, Suite 290Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 534‑1777
- 3300 E S St, Suite 105Lakewood, CA 90805 (562) 232‑1442
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren K. Knight as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lakewood Eye Physicians and Surgeons Inc a Medical Group8 clinicians in the group
- Kenneth J Miller MD a Medical Corp4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lakewood Eye Physicians and Surgeons Inc a Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891181095 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians