Quick answers
- Does Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer 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 Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 24 Original Medicare patients and 52 services for Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer's NPI number?
- 1952346249. 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 Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer, 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 52 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)17 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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).
- Arthritis54%
Practice locations
Addresses where Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4875 Ward Rd, Suite 600Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 456‑9456
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Diana M. Desantis-Kachmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Children's Eye Physicians P.C.14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Wheat Ridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wheat Ridge, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Children's Eye Physicians P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952346249 |
| 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