Quick answers
- Does Tony T. Valentino accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Tony T. Valentino may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tony T. Valentino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 310 services for Tony T. Valentino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tony T. Valentino's NPI number?
- 1689794166. 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 Tony T. Valentino, 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 310 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)105 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)21 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)20 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tony T. Valentino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5624 Whitesville RdColumbus, GA 31904 (706) 324‑3029
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689794166 |
| 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