Quick answers
- Where does Bernard J. Hale see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Orinda, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Bernard J. Hale's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Bernard J. Hale accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bernard J. Hale 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 Bernard J. Hale?
- (925) 253-1320, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Bernard J. Hale's NPI number?
- 1972624658. 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 Bernard J. Hale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 20 Orinda WayOrinda, CA 94563 (925) 253‑1320
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bernard J. Hale as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Orinda Optometry Group, Inc.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Orinda
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orinda, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972624658 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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