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Optometry

Jennifer R. Bass, OD

Sees patients in Mount Vernon, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Jennifer R. Bass, OD is an optometrist at 112 S 42nd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Phone: (618) 244-0508. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jennifer R. Bass had 598 Original Medicare patients and 8,021 services. NPI 1922009950. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 112 S 42nd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 · Directions
  • Phone: (618) 244‑0508
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: J Bass Ltd
  • Optometry school: Indiana University - School Of Optometry · graduated 2002 (24 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jennifer R. Bass, 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 Jennifer R. Bass accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer R. Bass 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 Jennifer R. Bass see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 598 Original Medicare patients and 8,021 services for Jennifer R. Bass. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jennifer R. Bass's NPI number?
1922009950. 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 Jennifer R. Bass, 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 patients598
Services billed to Medicare8,021
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)5,940 services
  2. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)1,170 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)586 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)43 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%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Osteoporosis23%

Practice locations

Addresses where Jennifer R. Bass is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer R. Bass as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • J Bass Ltd2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Mount Vernon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in J Bass Ltd

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolIndiana University - School Of Optometry
Graduation year2002 (24 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922009950
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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