Quick answers
- Does Kurt P. Hepworth accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurt P. Hepworth 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 Kurt P. Hepworth see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 628 Original Medicare patients and 1,109 services for Kurt P. Hepworth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kurt P. Hepworth's NPI number?
- 1457531428. 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 Kurt P. Hepworth, 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 | 628 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,109 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)254 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)173 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)173 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)102 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol54%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes30%
- Depression19%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kurt P. Hepworth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1157 Call PlPocatello, ID 83201 (208) 232‑2008
- 2025 E 17th StIdaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 524‑2025
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kurt P. Hepworth as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Idaho Eye Center PA9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Pocatello
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pocatello, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Idaho Eye Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457531428 |
| 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