Quick answers
- Does Erik W. Niemi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik W. Niemi 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 Erik W. Niemi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,982 Original Medicare patients and 4,294 services for Erik W. Niemi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erik W. Niemi's NPI number?
- 1194772491. 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 Erik W. Niemi, 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 | 1,982 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,294 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,463 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)589 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)494 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)454 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)296 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes22%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Hospitals where Erik W. Niemi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik W. Niemi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Rutland Regional Medical CenterRutland, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470005
- Southwestern Vermont Medical CenterBennington, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470012
Practice locations
Addresses where Erik W. Niemi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 322 Dewey StBennington, VT 05201 (802) 447‑8700
- 5222 Main StManchester Center, VT 05255 (802) 366‑8050
- 77 Hospital AveNorth Adams, MA 01247 (413) 664‑6736
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erik W. Niemi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Eyecare PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Vermont
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vermont — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Eyecare PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194772491 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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