Quick answers
- Does Trent L. Vande Garde accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Trent L. Vande Garde accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Trent L. Vande Garde see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 995 Original Medicare patients and 3,657 services for Trent L. Vande Garde. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Trent L. Vande Garde's NPI number?
- 1023128691. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Trent L. Vande Garde, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 995 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,657 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)892 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)721 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)530 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)363 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)314 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Trent L. Vande Garde is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 619 SW Corporate VwTopeka, KS 66615 (785) 235‑3322
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Trent L. Vande Garde as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heartland Eye Care LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Topeka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Topeka, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heartland Eye Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023128691 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians