Quick answers
- Does Kenneth G. Schneider accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth G. Schneider 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 G. Schneider see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 297 Original Medicare patients and 3,631 services for Kenneth G. Schneider. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth G. Schneider's NPI number?
- 1235127986. 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 G. Schneider, 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 | 297 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,631 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)3,060 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)311 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)164 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)49 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)40 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth G. Schneider is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 72 Falls RdToccoa, GA 30577 (706) 886‑2120
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Toccoa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Toccoa, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235127986 |
| 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