Ophthalmologists in California
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
2,887 Ophthalmology providers practice in California, including 100 (3%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Los Angeles. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Ophthalmology providers in California
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Ira Latto, MDCanyon Country, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(661) 298-1733 Dr. Michael Dalali, M.D.Canyon Country, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(661) 250-5220 Dr. Bill Bell, M.D.Carlsbad, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(760) 931-0099 Dr. Christopher Spellman, M.D.Carlsbad, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(760) 799-3699 Dr. Hasan Ergin, MDCarlsbad, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(760) 803-8090 Dr. Michael Tracy, M.D.Carlsbad, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(760) 603-9910 Dr. Paul Chen, M.D.Carlsbad, CA · $2,547 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(760) 930-9696 Dr. George BarrCarmel, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(831) 624-3795 Dr. Harvey Billig, M.D.Carmel, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(831) 626-3826 Dr. Michael Seybold, M.D.Carmel, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(831) 620-1360 Dr. Aaron Skelton, M.D.Carmichael, CA · $89 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(916) 556-3200 Dr. Christianna Stuber, M.D.Carmichael, CA · $628 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(916) 536-3550 Dr. David Ottman, M.D.Carmichael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(916) 961-0497 Dr. Jenny Chou, MDCarmichael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(560) 668-2600 Dr. Randall ChildersCarmichael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(916) 481-3367 Dr. Richard Murray, MDCarmichael, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(916) 488-1049 Dr. Barry Kerman, M.DCastro Valley, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(510) 538-5252 Dr. Leonard Goldschmidt, M.D.Castro Valley, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(510) 538-5252 Dr. Mark Cohen, M.D.Castro Valley, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(510) 881-8823 Dr. Mark Lurie, M.D.Castro Valley, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(510) 881-8823 Dr. Neha Shah, M.D.Castro Valley, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(510) 881-8823 Dr. Preema Buch, MDCastro Valley, CA · $18 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(510) 881-8823 Dr. Robert Edelman, M.D.Castro Valley, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(510) 881-8823 Dr. Arun Jain, M.D.Cerritos, CA · $18 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(562) 239-2240 Dr. Tae Kim, M.D.Cerritos, CA · $434 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(562) 402-4720 Dr. Kenneth Meyer, M.D.Chester, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(530) 419-5030 Dr. Benjamin Gilbert, MDChico, CA · $3,213 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(530) 895-1727 Dr. Heidi Houlihan, MDChico, CA · $3,426 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(530) 895-1727 Dr. Joel Barthelow, M.D.Chico, CA · $7,442 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(530) 891-1900 Dr. Kristiane Ransbarger, MD Dr. Michael Goloff, M.D.Chico, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(530) 891-1900 Dr. Pablo Arregui, MDChico, CA · $3,629 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(530) 895-1727 Dr. Robert Stone, MDChico, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(530) 895-3884 Dr. Sean Liston, M.D.Chico, CA · $3,262 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(530) 895-1727 Dr. Terrence Spencer, M.D. Dr. Val Shaw, MDChico, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(530) 891-1900 Dr. Anshul Varshney, M.D. Dr. Robert Innocenzi, D.O. Dr. Alexander Zabaneh, M.D.Chula Vista, CA · $1,102 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(619) 422-1471 Dr. Alexandra Castillejos Ellenthal, MDChula Vista, CA · $444 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(619) 422-1471 Dr. Arnett Carraby, MDChula Vista, CA · $489 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(619) 425-7755 Dr. Barry Scher, MDChula Vista, CA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(619) 425-7755 Dr. Caleb Shumway, MDChula Vista, CA · $24,061 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(619) 427-3355 Dr. Colin Bacorn, MDChula Vista, CA · $226 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(619) 425-7755 Dr. David Castillejos, M.D.Chula Vista, CA · $393 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(619) 422-1471 Dr. Duane Bryant, MDChula Vista, CA · $861 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(619) 422-1471 Dr. Emma McdonnellChula Vista, CA · $678 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(619) 425-7755 Conditions Ophthalmology providers in California commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Retinal detachment
Common questions
How many Ophthalmology providers are in California?There are 2,887 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in California, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Ophthalmology providers in California offer telehealth?Yes. 100 of the 2,887 Ophthalmology providers in California (about 3%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in California have the most Ophthalmology providers?Los Angeles (310), San Francisco (167), San Diego (145) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in California.
How many Ophthalmology providers in California received drug or device company payments?1,682 of 2,887 Ophthalmology providers in California (58%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in California treat?Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Ophthalmologists in California work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 1,840 Ophthalmologists in California enrolled in Medicare, 46% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 16% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 38% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in California work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the California hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles; UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco; California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus in San Francisco.
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