Quick answers
- Does Claudia G. Hooten accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claudia G. Hooten 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 Claudia G. Hooten see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,239 Original Medicare patients and 28,512 services for Claudia G. Hooten. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claudia G. Hooten's NPI number?
- 1629360458. 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 Claudia G. Hooten, 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 | 1,239 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 28,512 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)11,100 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)2,808 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,769 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)2,701 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)2,172 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Claudia G. Hooten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11331 James Watt Dr, Suite 400El Paso, TX 79936 (915) 532‑3912
- 1700 Curie Dr, Suite 3800El Paso, TX 79902 (915) 532‑3912
- 3900 E Lohman Ave, Suite ALas Cruces, NM 88011 (505) 522‑4774
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Claudia G. Hooten as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Retina Consultants PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Retina Consultants PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629360458 |
| 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