Quick answers
- Does Margarita K. Paterson accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Margarita K. Paterson may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Margarita K. Paterson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Margarita K. Paterson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margarita K. Paterson's NPI number?
- 1346235512. 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 Margarita K. Paterson, 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)25 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)22 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis51%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Margarita K. Paterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1590 Dunlawton AvePort Orange, FL 32127 (386) 756‑4852
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Port Orange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Port Orange, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346235512 |
| 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