Quick answers
- Does Craig Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Craig Nielsen may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Craig Nielsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 1,665 services for Craig Nielsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig Nielsen's NPI number?
- 1558349738. 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 Craig Nielsen, 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,665 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)84 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)35 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig Nielsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 Broad StMeriden, CT 06450 (203) 235‑9519
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Meriden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Meriden, CT — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | New England College Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558349738 |
| 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