Quick answers
- Does Amanda R. Lakusta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amanda R. Lakusta 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 Amanda R. Lakusta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 33 Original Medicare patients and 229 services for Amanda R. Lakusta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amanda R. Lakusta's NPI number?
- 1528288669. 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 Amanda R. Lakusta, 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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 229 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)22 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)13 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis61%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
Practice locations
Addresses where Amanda R. Lakusta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 112 N Akers St, Suite AVisalia, CA 93291 (559) 733‑4372
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amanda R. Lakusta as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Visalia Eye Center Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Visalia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Visalia, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Visalia Eye Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528288669 |
| 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