Evalin Zhao, OD
NPI 1518537950 · Optometrist · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Evalin Zhao, OD is a Optometrist provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1518537950).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518537950
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1942-878AT (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1020 Nevada StSte 202Redlands, CA 92374-2956Phone: (909) 793-2106
- 3200 Severn AveMetairie, LA 70002-4793Phone: (504) 887-2020Fax: (504) 887-7698
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-06-28
- Last updated
- 2022-11-21
- Certified
- 2022-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Evalin Zhao's NPI number?
- Evalin Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518537950, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Evalin Zhao's specialty?
- Evalin Zhao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Evalin Zhao located?
- Evalin Zhao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309-4827.
- What is Evalin Zhao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Evalin Zhao is (661) 459-1900.
- Does Evalin Zhao accept Medicare?
- Evalin Zhao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Evalin Zhao's NPI active?
- Yes — Evalin Zhao's NPI (1518537950) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.