Lydia Banuelos, MD
NPI 1518939354 · Ophthalmology Physician · Anaheim, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Banuelos, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Anaheim, CA (NPI 1518939354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518939354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33339 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
521 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 190 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 115 | $138 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $179 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 40 | $38 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 37 | $71 |
| Exam to Measure Eye Deviation and Range of Motion92060 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 357 | 99 |
| Timolol Maleate | 95 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 69 | 23 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 66 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 55 | 21 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 44 | 28 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 37 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$595 across 21 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
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2012-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Banuelos's NPI number?
- Lydia Banuelos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518939354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Banuelos's specialty?
- Lydia Banuelos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lydia Banuelos located?
- Lydia Banuelos's practice location on file with NPPES is 947 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805-5590.
- What is Lydia Banuelos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Banuelos is (714) 821-4666.
- Does Lydia Banuelos accept Medicare?
- Lydia Banuelos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Banuelos's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Banuelos's NPI (1518939354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.