Quick answers
- Does Kenneth R. Ellis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth R. Ellis 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 Kenneth R. Ellis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,789 Original Medicare patients and 23,283 services for Kenneth R. Ellis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth R. Ellis's NPI number?
- 1215981022. 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 Kenneth R. Ellis, 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 | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23,283 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)16,500 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)2,079 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,461 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)499 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)425 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes20%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Atrial fibrillation16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth R. Ellis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1213 24th St, Suite 300Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth R. Ellis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Island Eye Physicians and Surgeons2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Island Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215981022 |
| 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