Quick answers
- Does Paul A. Mendoza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul A. Mendoza 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 Paul A. Mendoza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 50 services for Paul A. Mendoza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul A. Mendoza's NPI number?
- 1548277320. 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 Paul A. Mendoza, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 50 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)15 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)11 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Paul A. Mendoza works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul A. Mendoza 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.
- Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100253
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul A. Mendoza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 Marketplace DrGarland, TX 75041 (972) 279‑0445
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Garland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Garland, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548277320 |
| 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