Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Lentz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Lentz 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 Thomas R. Lentz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 289 Original Medicare patients and 1,107 services for Thomas R. Lentz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Lentz's NPI number?
- 1225138332. 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 Thomas R. Lentz, 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 | 289 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,107 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)266 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)263 services
- Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope (92286)161 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)83 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)75 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis33%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Diabetes20%
- Atrial fibrillation18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Lentz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1223 N Rock Rd, Bldg CWichita, KS 67206
- 1223 N Rock Rd Bldg CWichita, KS 67206
- 1223 N Rock Rd Bldg C, Lentz Enterprizes LLCWichita, KS 67206 (316) 634‑2020
- 2311 S Kansas Rd, Lentz Eye CareNewton, KS 67114 (316) 283‑7453
- 3333 N Ridge RdWichita, KS 67205 (316) 201‑4600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Lentz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lentz Enterprises, LLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Wichita
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wichita, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lentz Enterprises, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225138332 |
| 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