Quick answers
- Does Penny P. Vizina accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Penny P. Vizina may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Penny P. Vizina see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 2,793 services for Penny P. Vizina. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Penny P. Vizina's NPI number?
- 1962597112. 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 Penny P. Vizina, 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,793 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)175 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)86 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)51 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)44 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 pressure61%
- High cholesterol57%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Arthritis23%
- Depression20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Penny P. Vizina is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2560 Harvest LnOwatonna, MN 55060 (507) 451‑3072
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Penny P. Vizina as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gilthvedt Eyecare Clinic Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Owatonna
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Owatonna, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gilthvedt Eyecare Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962597112 |
| 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