Quick answers
- Does Marsha D. Beckham accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Marsha D. Beckham may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Marsha D. Beckham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 290 services for Marsha D. Beckham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marsha D. Beckham's NPI number?
- 1699855510. 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 Marsha D. Beckham, 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 290 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)102 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)68 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)28 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)25 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Marsha D. Beckham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 270 Hawthorne AveAthens, GA 30606 (706) 543‑3599
- 850 Gaines School RdAthens, GA 30605 (706) 805‑7101
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marsha D. Beckham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Russell D. Springer PC5 clinicians in the group
- East Athens Family Vision LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Athens
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Athens, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Russell D. Springer PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699855510 |
| 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