Quick answers
- Does Paula R. Newsome accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula R. Newsome 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 Paula R. Newsome see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 86 Original Medicare patients and 1,398 services for Paula R. Newsome. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula R. Newsome's NPI number?
- 1225039993. 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 Paula R. Newsome, 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,398 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)201 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)200 services
- Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (92273)196 services
- Measurement of pupil with healthcare professional interpretation and report (95919)134 services
- Extended exam involving color vision testing (92283)121 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 cholesterol63%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula R. Newsome is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1016 S Church StCharlotte, NC 28203 (704) 375‑3935
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225039993 |
| 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