Quick answers
- Does River M. Ficke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says River M. Ficke 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 River M. Ficke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 135 services for River M. Ficke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is River M. Ficke's NPI number?
- 1558140715. 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 River M. Ficke, 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 | 68 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 135 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)38 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)34 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)19 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)18 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety25%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Practice locations
Addresses where River M. Ficke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11901 Jollyville RdAustin, TX 78759 (512) 250‑2020
- 2700 Bee Caves RdAustin, TX 78746 (512) 250‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists River M. Ficke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Austin Eye Clinic Association8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Austin Eye Clinic Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558140715 |
| 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