Quick answers
- Does Ashok R. Penmatcha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashok R. Penmatcha 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 Ashok R. Penmatcha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 921 Original Medicare patients and 1,970 services for Ashok R. Penmatcha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashok R. Penmatcha's NPI number?
- 1174595516. 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 Ashok R. Penmatcha, 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 | 921 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,970 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)355 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)283 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)230 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)183 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)146 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashok R. Penmatcha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1230 E Rusholme St, Suite 203Davenport, IA 52803 (563) 322‑0923
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174595516 |
| 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