Quick answers
- Does Lydia K. Luther accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lydia K. Luther 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 Lydia K. Luther see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 559 Original Medicare patients and 1,973 services for Lydia K. Luther. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lydia K. Luther's NPI number?
- 1629630579. 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 Lydia K. Luther, 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 | 559 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,973 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)619 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)423 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)251 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)187 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)117 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lydia K. Luther is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1515 9th Ave NSt Petersburg, FL 33705
- 1515 9th Ave N, Gulfcoast Eye CareSt Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 895‑2020
- 2650 Tampa Rd, Suite APalm Harbor, FL 34684 (727) 785‑4419
- 6036 Park Blvd N, Gulfcoast Eye CarePinellas Park, FL 33781 (727) 549‑2105
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lydia K. Luther as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinellas Eye Care PA12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in St Petersburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Petersburg, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinellas Eye Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629630579 |
| 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