Quick answers
- Does Luke S. Bianco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luke S. Bianco 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 Luke S. Bianco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 941 Original Medicare patients and 6,442 services for Luke S. Bianco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luke S. Bianco's NPI number?
- 1538107248. 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 Luke S. Bianco, 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 | 941 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,442 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,383 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)876 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)578 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)543 services
- Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (J9035)482 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes68%
- Arthritis40%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Luke S. Bianco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luke S. Bianco at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kaweah Health Medical CenterVisalia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050057
Practice locations
Addresses where Luke S. Bianco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 505 N Church StVisalia, CA 93291 (559) 429‑4378
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Visalia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Visalia, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538107248 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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