Quick answers
- Does Todd F. Birch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Todd F. Birch 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 Todd F. Birch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 837 services for Todd F. Birch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Todd F. Birch's NPI number?
- 1952477242. 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 Todd F. Birch, 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 | 243 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 837 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)224 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)195 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)98 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)54 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)51 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 pressure63%
- High cholesterol58%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Ischemic heart disease15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Todd F. Birch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3351 Merlin DrIdaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 522‑5594
- 45 W 1stSaint Anthony, ID 83445 (208) 624‑3231
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Todd F. Birch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Eyecare PLLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Idaho Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho Falls, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Eyecare PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952477242 |
| 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