Quick answers
- Does Silvia Mende accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Silvia Mende 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 Silvia Mende see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 531 Original Medicare patients and 1,408 services for Silvia Mende. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Silvia Mende's NPI number?
- 1588664189. 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 Silvia Mende, 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 | 531 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,408 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)412 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)174 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)158 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)143 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)113 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Silvia Mende is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1798 Roane State HwyHarriman, TN 37748 (800) 500‑4667
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Silvia Mende as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Medical Group, PLLC652 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Harriman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harriman, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588664189 |
| 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