Quick answers
- Does Kandace M. Alfred accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kandace M. Alfred 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 Kandace M. Alfred see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 385 services for Kandace M. Alfred. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kandace M. Alfred's NPI number?
- 1740773043. 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 Kandace M. Alfred, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 385 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)85 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)66 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)36 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)34 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 pressure71%
- Diabetes64%
- High cholesterol59%
- Arthritis36%
- Osteoporosis16%
- Chronic kidney disease15%
Hospitals where Kandace M. Alfred works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kandace M. Alfred 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.
- Gallup Indian Medical CenterGallup, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320061
Practice locations
Addresses where Kandace M. Alfred is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 516 E Nizhoni BlvdGallup, NM 87301 (505) 722‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kandace M. Alfred as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DHHS, PHS, Naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center186 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Gallup
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gallup, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DHHS, PHS, Naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School 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) | 1740773043 |
| 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