Quick answers
- Does Orion T. Ayer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Orion T. Ayer Jr. 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 Orion T. Ayer Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 4,748 services for Orion T. Ayer Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Orion T. Ayer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1093786634. 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 Orion T. Ayer Jr., 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 | 122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,748 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)3,540 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)436 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)304 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)106 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)98 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Orion T. Ayer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1290 S Missouri AveClearwater, FL 33756 (727) 894‑3937
- 1955 1st Ave NSt Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 894‑3937
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093786634 |
| 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