Quick answers
- Does Lois A. Vierthaler Kessen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lois A. Vierthaler Kessen 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 Lois A. Vierthaler Kessen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 708 Original Medicare patients and 1,174 services for Lois A. Vierthaler Kessen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lois A. Vierthaler Kessen's NPI number?
- 1144339128. 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 Lois A. Vierthaler Kessen, 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 | 708 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,174 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)376 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)231 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)180 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)130 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)83 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis34%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes23%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lois A. Vierthaler Kessen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 208 W Ross Blvd, Suite ADodge City, KS 67801 (620) 225‑6500
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Dodge City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dodge City, KS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144339128 |
| 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