Quick answers
- Does Nathaniel A. Cleaveland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathaniel A. Cleaveland 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 Nathaniel A. Cleaveland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 512 Original Medicare patients and 2,003 services for Nathaniel A. Cleaveland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nathaniel A. Cleaveland's NPI number?
- 1205122173. 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 Nathaniel A. Cleaveland, 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 | 512 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,003 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)480 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)205 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)190 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)157 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)151 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety22%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Nathaniel A. Cleaveland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathaniel A. Cleaveland 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.
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340016
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340184
Practice locations
Addresses where Nathaniel A. Cleaveland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 137 Medical Park LoopSylva, NC 28779 (828) 452‑5816
- 486 Hospital DrClyde, NC 28721 (828) 452‑5816
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nathaniel A. Cleaveland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mountain Eye Associates PLLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Sylva
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sylva, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mountain Eye Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205122173 |
| 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