Quick answers
- Does Paul M. Tesser accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul M. 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 Paul M. Tesser see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 714 Original Medicare patients and 2,256 services for Paul M. Tesser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul M. Tesser's NPI number?
- 1215945720. 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 M. 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 | 714 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,256 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)672 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)349 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)256 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)157 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)133 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul M. Tesser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 224 S Woods Mill RdChesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 469‑1230
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul M. Tesser as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Glaucoma Consultants of St Louis LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Chesterfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chesterfield, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Glaucoma Consultants of St Louis LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215945720 |
| 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