Quick answers
- Does Ashton L. Ehlers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashton L. Ehlers 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 Ashton L. Ehlers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 37 Original Medicare patients and 90 services for Ashton L. Ehlers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashton L. Ehlers's NPI number?
- 1659863561. 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 Ashton L. Ehlers, 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 90 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)15 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Ashton L. Ehlers works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashton L. Ehlers 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.
- UTMB Health League City Campus HospitalLeague City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450018
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashton L. Ehlers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10121 Emmett F Lowry ExpyTexas City, TX 77591 (409) 986‑9686
- 700 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77550 (409) 747‑5800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashton L. Ehlers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UTMB Faculty Group Practice1,101 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Texas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas City, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UTMB Faculty Group Practice
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659863561 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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