Quick answers
- Does Zachary D. Vest accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary D. Vest 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 Zachary D. Vest see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 609 Original Medicare patients and 2,190 services for Zachary D. Vest. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary D. Vest's NPI number?
- 1477715829. 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 Zachary D. Vest, 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 | 609 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,190 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)440 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)263 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)215 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)213 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)188 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes19%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary D. Vest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3535 River Point Pkwy, Suite 200Sheridan, CO 80110 (303) 482‑1300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary D. Vest as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mile High Corneal Specialists PC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mile High Corneal Specialists PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477715829 |
| 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