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Ophthalmology

Richard J. Duffey, MD

Sees patients in Thomasville, AL · Mobile, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Richard J. Duffey, MD is an ophthalmologist at 126 Alabama Ave W, Thomasville, AL 36784. Phone: (334) 636-2529. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard J. Duffey had 634 Original Medicare patients and 1,600 services. NPI 1053314997. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 126 Alabama Ave W, Thomasville, AL 36784 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (334) 636‑2529
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Premier Health Management Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 1983 (43 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard J. Duffey, 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 Richard J. Duffey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Duffey 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 Richard J. Duffey see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 634 Original Medicare patients and 1,600 services for Richard J. Duffey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard J. Duffey's NPI number?
1053314997. 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 Richard J. Duffey, 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 patients634
Services billed to Medicare1,600
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)453 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)263 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)152 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)137 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)119 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Premier Health Management Inc56 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Thomasville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Thomasville, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Premier Health Management Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053314997
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Sources

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