Quick answers
- Does Rick D. Neumeister accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rick D. Neumeister 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 Rick D. Neumeister see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,077 Original Medicare patients and 3,433 services for Rick D. Neumeister. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rick D. Neumeister's NPI number?
- 1003984303. 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 Rick D. Neumeister, 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 | 1,077 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,433 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)811 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)672 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)386 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)355 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)180 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 pressure60%
- High cholesterol59%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes23%
- Depression20%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Hospitals where Rick D. Neumeister works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rick D. Neumeister at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St. Patrick HospitalMissoula, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270014
Practice locations
Addresses where Rick D. Neumeister is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2687 Palmer St, Suite C2Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 728‑0044
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rick D. Neumeister as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Montana Valley Eye Clinic, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Missoula
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missoula, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Montana Valley Eye Clinic, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003984303 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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