Quick answers
- Does Alma L. Fuentes accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Alma L. Fuentes may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alma L. Fuentes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 627 services for Alma L. Fuentes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alma L. Fuentes's NPI number?
- 1316493158. 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 Alma L. Fuentes, 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 | 150 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 627 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)69 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)69 services
- Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (92273)66 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)65 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes21%
- Depression17%
- Ischemic heart disease15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alma L. Fuentes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7545 8th StBuena Park, CA 90621
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Buena Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buena Park, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316493158 |
| 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