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Ophthalmology

Matthew J. Kliethermes, MD

Works at hospitals in Hanford, CA · Tulare, CA · Visalia, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Matthew J. Kliethermes, MD is an ophthalmologist at 112 N Akers St, Suite A, Visalia, CA 93291. Phone: (559) 733-4372. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Matthew J. Kliethermes had 986 Original Medicare patients and 9,400 services. NPI 1417303363. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Matthew J. Kliethermes, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Matthew J. Kliethermes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew J. Kliethermes 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 Matthew J. Kliethermes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 986 Original Medicare patients and 9,400 services for Matthew J. Kliethermes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Matthew J. Kliethermes's NPI number?
1417303363. 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 Matthew J. Kliethermes, 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 patients986
Services billed to Medicare9,400
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)4,440 services
  2. Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)1,125 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)887 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)476 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)449 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 cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%

Hospitals where Matthew J. Kliethermes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew J. Kliethermes 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.

  • Adventist Health HanfordHanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050121
  • Adventist Health TulareTulare, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050784
  • Kaweah Health Medical CenterVisalia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050057
  • Sierra View Medical CenterPorterville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050261

Practice locations

Addresses where Matthew J. Kliethermes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Matthew J. Kliethermes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Visalia Eye Center Inc3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Visalia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Visalia, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Visalia Eye Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417303363
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians