Quick answers
- Does Andrew Kartesz accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Andrew Kartesz may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Andrew Kartesz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 304 Original Medicare patients and 2,654 services for Andrew Kartesz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew Kartesz's NPI number?
- 1235185349. 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 Andrew Kartesz, 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 | 304 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,654 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)2,139 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)196 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)69 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)66 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)33 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety20%
- Depression19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew Kartesz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3260 Electric Rd, Suite 505Roanoke, VA 24018
- 365 Tanyard RdRocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483‑5256
- 4922 Valley View Blvd NWRoanoke, VA 24012 (540) 685‑0200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew Kartesz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr Andrew C Kartesz and Assoc PC4 clinicians in the group
- Kartesz Eye Associates Inc4 clinicians in the group
- Kartesz Family Eye Care Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Roanoke
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Roanoke, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dr Andrew C Kartesz and Assoc PC
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 | 1999 (27 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235185349 |
| 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