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Ophthalmology

Cynthia M. Volpe

Sees patients in Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Cynthia M. Volpe is an ophthalmologist at 601 Taylor St, Suite A, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: (803) 256-7494. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cynthia M. Volpe had 1,179 Original Medicare patients and 2,371 services. NPI 1780633891. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 601 Taylor St, Suite A, Columbia, SC 29201 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (803) 256‑7494
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia
  • Medical school: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cynthia M. Volpe, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Cynthia M. Volpe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia M. Volpe 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 Cynthia M. Volpe see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,179 Original Medicare patients and 2,371 services for Cynthia M. Volpe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cynthia M. Volpe's NPI number?
1780633891. 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 Cynthia M. Volpe, 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 patients1,179
Services billed to Medicare2,371
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)939 services
  2. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)415 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)257 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)210 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)127 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 pressure72%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Anxiety22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Cynthia M. Volpe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia M. Volpe as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780633891
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians