Quick answers
- Does Jody D. Papazekos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jody D. Papazekos 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 Jody D. Papazekos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 123 services for Jody D. Papazekos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jody D. Papazekos's NPI number?
- 1730286980. 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 Jody D. Papazekos, 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 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 123 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)40 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)36 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)24 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- COPD23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jody D. Papazekos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1960 US Hwy 70 SE, Suite 199Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 323‑8833
- 545 Nc Hwy 16 STaylorsville, NC 28681 (828) 632‑4566
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jody D. Papazekos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr Melanie S Kiser PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dr Melanie S Kiser PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730286980 |
| 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