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Ophthalmology

Theresa L. Clayton, MD

Works at hospitals in Vancouver, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Theresa L. Clayton, MD is an ophthalmologist at 17720 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98683. Phone: (360) 823-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Theresa L. Clayton had 538 Original Medicare patients and 1,693 services. NPI 1619942265. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 17720 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98683 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (360) 823‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
  • Group practice: Vancouver Eye Care PS
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 1981 (45 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Theresa L. Clayton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Theresa L. Clayton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theresa L. Clayton 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 Theresa L. Clayton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 538 Original Medicare patients and 1,693 services for Theresa L. Clayton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Theresa L. Clayton's NPI number?
1619942265. 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 Theresa L. Clayton, 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 patients538
Services billed to Medicare1,693
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)375 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)254 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)203 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)186 services
  5. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)139 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Chronic kidney disease20%
  • Ischemic heart disease19%

Hospitals where Theresa L. Clayton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theresa L. Clayton 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Theresa L. Clayton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Theresa L. Clayton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Vancouver Eye Care PS12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Washington →

Other ophthalmologists in Vancouver

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vancouver, WA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Vancouver →

Other clinicians in Vancouver Eye Care PS

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619942265
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians