Quick answers
- Does Rachel A. Tesser accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel A. Tesser 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 Rachel A. Tesser see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 639 Original Medicare patients and 1,990 services for Rachel A. Tesser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel A. Tesser's NPI number?
- 1134187495. 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 Rachel A. Tesser, 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 | 639 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,990 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)452 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)387 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)230 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)208 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)179 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 cholesterol60%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis40%
- Anxiety18%
- Osteoporosis18%
- Depression17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel A. Tesser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 112 Perkins Dr, Suite 400Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 960‑2720
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other ophthalmologists in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134187495 |
| 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