Quick answers
- Does Vernon E. Falkenhain accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Vernon E. Falkenhain may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vernon E. Falkenhain see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 113 Original Medicare patients and 216 services for Vernon E. Falkenhain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vernon E. Falkenhain's NPI number?
- 1336320431. 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 Vernon E. Falkenhain, 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 | 113 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 216 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)74 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)61 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)20 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)15 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)15 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Atrial fibrillation24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernon E. Falkenhain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1001 N Pine StRolla, MO 65401 (573) 364‑1773
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernon E. Falkenhain as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ve Falkenhain Od and Associates2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Rolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rolla, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ve Falkenhain Od and Associates
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 | 1961 (65 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336320431 |
| 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