Quick answers
- Does Alvah C. Cayton Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Alvah C. Cayton Iv may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alvah C. Cayton Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 755 Original Medicare patients and 7,510 services for Alvah C. Cayton Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvah C. Cayton Iv's NPI number?
- 1902054042. 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 Alvah C. Cayton Iv, 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 | 755 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,510 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)3,206 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)1,516 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)742 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)351 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)184 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvah C. Cayton Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2807 N Main StTarboro, NC 27886 (252) 823‑8295
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alvah C. Cayton Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tarboro Eye Associates Optometry PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tarboro Eye Associates Optometry PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902054042 |
| 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