Quick answers
- Does Rachelle Penka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachelle Penka 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 Rachelle Penka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 502 Original Medicare patients and 13,628 services for Rachelle Penka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachelle Penka's NPI number?
- 1437315934. 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 Rachelle Penka, 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 | 502 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,628 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)8,013 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)4,363 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)350 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)114 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)73 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety23%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachelle Penka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1506 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340 (864) 489‑2016
- 180 N Dean StSpartanburg, SC 29302
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachelle Penka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Vision Associates LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Gaffney
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gaffney, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Vision Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437315934 |
| 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