Quick answers
- Does Barbara M. Mendoza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barbara M. Mendoza 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 Barbara M. Mendoza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 401 Original Medicare patients and 1,006 services for Barbara M. Mendoza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Barbara M. Mendoza's NPI number?
- 1922455377. 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 Barbara M. Mendoza, 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 | 401 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,006 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)447 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)117 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)104 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)99 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)89 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Barbara M. Mendoza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 550 1st AveNew York, NY 10016 (212) 263‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Barbara M. Mendoza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New York University6,134 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New York University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922455377 |
| 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