Quick answers
- Does Victor S. Newton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Victor S. Newton 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 Victor S. Newton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 714 services for Victor S. Newton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Victor S. Newton's NPI number?
- 1528168697. 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 Victor S. Newton, 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 | 391 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 714 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)228 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)192 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)82 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)71 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)38 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 cholesterol64%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis44%
- Depression24%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Victor S. Newton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4 S Tunnel RdAsheville, NC 28805
- 4 S Tunnel Rd, Suite 800Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 298‑6500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Victor S. Newton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Western NC Optometric Group PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Western NC Optometric Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528168697 |
| 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