Quick answers
- Does David J. Kulesia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Kulesia 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 David J. Kulesia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 270 Original Medicare patients and 2,822 services for David J. Kulesia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David J. Kulesia's NPI number?
- 1437151321. 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 David J. Kulesia, 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 | 270 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,822 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)2,159 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)195 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)124 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)56 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)31 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where David J. Kulesia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3038s Nc 127 HwyHickory, NC 28602 (828) 294‑1010
- 503 Island Ford RdMaiden, NC 28650 (828) 428‑9175
- 750 Iris LaneNewton, NC 28658 (828) 464‑4136
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David J. Kulesia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Newton Optometric Center, PLLC5 clinicians in the group
- Claremont Optometric Eye Care Center, PLLC4 clinicians in the group
- Maiden Optometric Eye Care Center, PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Newton Optometric Center, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437151321 |
| 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