Quick answers
- Does Kristopher R. Skromme accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kristopher R. Skromme may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristopher R. Skromme see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 472 Original Medicare patients and 1,927 services for Kristopher R. Skromme. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristopher R. Skromme's NPI number?
- 1437452950. 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 Kristopher R. Skromme, 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 | 472 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,927 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)410 services
- Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)365 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)253 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)243 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)201 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Depression17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristopher R. Skromme is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 801 S Victoria AveVentura, CA 93003 (805) 650‑2020
- 801 S Victoria Ave, Suite 206Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 650‑2020
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Ventura
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ventura, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437452950 |
| 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