Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Strom Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Strom Jr. 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 Paul J. Strom Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,019 Original Medicare patients and 4,456 services for Paul J. Strom Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Strom Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1396833190. 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 Paul J. Strom Jr., 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 | 2,019 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,456 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,813 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)764 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)297 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)288 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)244 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Anxiety20%
Hospitals where Paul J. Strom Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Strom Jr. 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.
- Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100087
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Strom Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239 (941) 365‑9700
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Sarasota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sarasota, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396833190 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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