Quick answers
- Does Willie F. Ross Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Willie F. Ross 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 Willie F. Ross Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 1,678 services for Willie F. Ross Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Willie F. Ross Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1205834587. 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 Willie F. Ross 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 | 239 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,678 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)1,248 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)222 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)65 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)27 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)24 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Willie F. Ross Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 22 Executive DrTompkinsville, KY 42167 (270) 487‑5741
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Willie F. Ross Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ross and Birge Inc.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ross and Birge Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1969 (57 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205834587 |
| 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