Quick answers
- Does Donald Hulsey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald Hulsey 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 Donald Hulsey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 789 Original Medicare patients and 2,011 services for Donald Hulsey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald Hulsey's NPI number?
- 1225173883. 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 Donald Hulsey, 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 | 789 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,011 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)684 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)348 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)270 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)193 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)148 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald Hulsey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10610 N Pennsylvania St, Suite 102Carmel, IN 46280 (317) 844‑6269
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald Hulsey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lanter Eyecare and Laser Surgery PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Carmel
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carmel, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lanter Eyecare and Laser Surgery PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225173883 |
| 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