Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Lydia Mathew, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1700620697

Lydia Mathew, OD is an Optometry in Palo Alto, California. Graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 2024, 2 years ago. Practices with First Optometric Care of Northern California PC, an 18-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
2
Trained at
University of Houston - College of Optometry
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2024
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

725 University Ave Ste A
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2148
Phone: (650) 329-1600
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 35786 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1700620697
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 24, 2024
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 27, 2026
Certification dateJanuary 27, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2024 (2 years in practice)
Group practice First Optometric Care Of Northern California Pc — 18 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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