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Optometry

Catherine T. Vishton, OD

Sees patients in Gilford, NH · New Hampshire

Summary

Dr. Catherine T. Vishton, OD is an optometrist at 368 Hounsell Ave, Gilford, NH 03249. Phone: (603) 524-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Catherine T. Vishton had 452 Original Medicare patients and 1,374 services. NPI 1033546304. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 368 Hounsell Ave, Gilford, NH 03249 · Directions
  • Phone: (603) 524‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Laconia Eye Associates, P.A.
  • Optometry school: New England College Of Optometry · graduated 2013 (13 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Catherine T. Vishton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Catherine T. Vishton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine T. Vishton 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 Catherine T. Vishton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 452 Original Medicare patients and 1,374 services for Catherine T. Vishton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Catherine T. Vishton's NPI number?
1033546304. 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 Catherine T. Vishton, 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 patients452
Services billed to Medicare1,374
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)487 services
  2. Photography of the retina (92250)278 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)196 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)139 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)124 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 cholesterol66%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes17%
  • Anxiety17%
  • Osteoporosis16%

Practice locations

Addresses where Catherine T. Vishton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Catherine T. Vishton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Laconia Eye Associates, P.A.6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Gilford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gilford, NH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Laconia Eye Associates, P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolNew England College Of Optometry
Graduation year2013 (13 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033546304
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians