Vin Dang, O.D.
NPI 1053503979 · Optometrist · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vin Dang, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1053503979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053503979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13298T (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,288 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,492 | $127 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 396 | $212 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 215 | $128 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 146 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 133 | $90 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 121 | $24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | 98 | 36 |
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 84 | 22 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 81 | 34 |
| Fluorometholone Acetatebrand: Flarex | 80 | 50 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 78 | 35 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Cequa | 74 | 33 |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 53 | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60,975 across 121 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-14
- Last updated
- 2013-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vin Dang's NPI number?
- Vin Dang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053503979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vin Dang's specialty?
- Vin Dang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Vin Dang located?
- Vin Dang's practice location on file with NPPES is 4101 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0681.
- What is Vin Dang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vin Dang is (661) 325-3937.
- Does Vin Dang accept Medicare?
- Vin Dang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vin Dang's NPI active?
- Yes — Vin Dang's NPI (1053503979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.