Quick answers
- Does Tamara Mendez Romero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tamara Mendez Romero 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 Tamara Mendez Romero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 71 Original Medicare patients and 218 services for Tamara Mendez Romero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tamara Mendez Romero's NPI number?
- 1225413503. 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 Tamara Mendez Romero, 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 | 71 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 218 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)35 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)34 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)30 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)29 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)24 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 pressure63%
- Arthritis42%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression25%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tamara Mendez Romero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8401 Connecticut Ave, Suite 102Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (240) 626‑3461
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Chevy Chase
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chevy Chase, MD — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225413503 |
| 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