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Ophthalmology

Neal J. Peterson, MD

Works at hospitals in Spokane Valley, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Neal J. Peterson, MD is an ophthalmologist at 300 E 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202. Phone: (509) 838-2531. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Neal J. Peterson had 869 Original Medicare patients and 2,158 services. NPI 1033320817. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 300 E 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (509) 838‑2531
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Multicare Valley Hospital
  • Group practice: Multicare Health System
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Neal J. Peterson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Neal J. Peterson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal J. Peterson 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 Neal J. Peterson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 869 Original Medicare patients and 2,158 services for Neal J. Peterson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Neal J. Peterson's NPI number?
1033320817. 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 Neal J. Peterson, 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 patients869
Services billed to Medicare2,158
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)571 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)556 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)279 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)238 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)103 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 cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%

Hospitals where Neal J. Peterson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neal J. Peterson 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.

  • Multicare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500119

Practice locations

Addresses where Neal J. Peterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Neal J. Peterson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Washington →

Other ophthalmologists in Spokane

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spokane, WA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Spokane →

Other clinicians in Multicare Health System

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033320817
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians