Quick answers
- Does Paul O. Velting accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul O. Velting 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 Paul O. Velting see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 269 Original Medicare patients and 1,879 services for Paul O. Velting. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul O. Velting's NPI number?
- 1093128886. 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 Paul O. Velting, 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 | 269 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,879 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)203 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)180 services
- Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (92273)170 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)158 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)141 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Anxiety19%
- Diabetes18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul O. Velting is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 605 S Main StMorton, IL 61550 (309) 263‑8611
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul O. Velting as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vintage Optical Brian C Sommer Od Ltd3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Morton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vintage Optical Brian C Sommer Od Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093128886 |
| 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