Quick answers
- Does Armine Tahmassian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Armine Tahmassian 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 Armine Tahmassian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 1,533 services for Armine Tahmassian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Armine Tahmassian's NPI number?
- 1801297494. 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 Armine Tahmassian, 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,533 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)114 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)90 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)34 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)22 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)17 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Armine Tahmassian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2757 Pawtucket AveEast Providence, RI 02914 (401) 434‑5532
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Armine Tahmassian as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr Lyn-Marie Behmke Od3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in East Providence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Providence, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dr Lyn-Marie Behmke Od
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801297494 |
| 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