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Ophthalmology

Philip J. Penrose, MD

Works at hospitals in Monterey, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Philip J. Penrose, MD is an ophthalmologist at 21 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Suite 201, Monterey, CA 93940. Phone: (831) 324-4730. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Philip J. Penrose had 1,945 Original Medicare patients and 8,231 services. NPI 1245288547. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 21 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Suite 201, Monterey, CA 93940 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (831) 324‑4730
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
  • Medical school: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Philip J. Penrose, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Philip J. Penrose accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Philip J. Penrose 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 Philip J. Penrose see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,945 Original Medicare patients and 8,231 services for Philip J. Penrose. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Philip J. Penrose's NPI number?
1245288547. 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 Philip J. Penrose, 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 patients1,945
Services billed to Medicare8,231
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,271 services
  2. Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram (J7351)1,160 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)879 services
  4. Measurement of pupil with healthcare professional interpretation and report (95919)744 services
  5. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)613 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 pressure67%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Osteoporosis21%

Hospitals where Philip J. Penrose works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Philip J. Penrose at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Philip J. Penrose is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Monterey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monterey, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245288547
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians