Quick answers
- Does Erica L. Volker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erica L. Volker 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 Erica L. Volker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 238 services for Erica L. Volker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erica L. Volker's NPI number?
- 1881992600. 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 Erica L. Volker, 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 | 136 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 238 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)21 services
- Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease (92071)12 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Erica L. Volker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40 Temple StNew Haven, CT 06510
- 800 Howard AveNew Haven, CT 06519 (203) 785‑2140
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erica L. Volker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Yale University2,645 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in New Haven
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Haven, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Yale University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881992600 |
| 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