Carolyn Sakauye, MD
NPI 1821017823 · Ophthalmology Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Sakauye, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1821017823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821017823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G45200 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
819 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 517 | $88 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 136 | $125 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 46 | $63 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 44 | $30 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 34 | $512 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 28 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 254 | 67 |
| Timolol Maleate | 159 | 39 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 126 | 60 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 104 | 25 |
| Fluorometholone | 96 | 37 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 83 | 19 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 67 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$341 across 6 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
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Sakauye's NPI number?
- Carolyn Sakauye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821017823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Sakauye's specialty?
- Carolyn Sakauye is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carolyn Sakauye located?
- Carolyn Sakauye's practice location on file with NPPES is 1360 E Herndon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720-3326.
- What is Carolyn Sakauye's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Sakauye is (559) 486-5000.
- Does Carolyn Sakauye accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Sakauye is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Sakauye's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Sakauye's NPI (1821017823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.