Quick answers
- Does Paula J. Sorensen accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Paula J. Sorensen may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paula J. Sorensen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 615 services for Paula J. Sorensen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula J. Sorensen's NPI number?
- 1831206200. 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 Paula J. Sorensen, 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 | 328 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 615 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)275 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)91 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)62 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)41 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)37 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis37%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease14%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula J. Sorensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2626 W Main St, Suite 4Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 399‑3811
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula J. Sorensen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Becker and Sorensen PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Rapid City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rapid City, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Becker and Sorensen PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831206200 |
| 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