Quick answers
- Does Apeksha Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Apeksha Patel 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 Apeksha Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 100 services for Apeksha Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Apeksha Patel's NPI number?
- 1275131088. 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 Apeksha Patel, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 100 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)40 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)22 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)16 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)13 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 cholesterol64%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Apeksha Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1105 Walnut St, Suite J124Cary, NC 27511 (919) 460‑9074
- 6910 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 296Durham, NC 27713 (919) 484‑9696
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Apeksha Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Eye Center Doctors of Optometry PA14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Cary
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cary, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Eye Center Doctors of Optometry PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275131088 |
| 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