Quick answers
- Does Dale A. Potter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale A. Potter 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 Dale A. Potter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 286 Original Medicare patients and 3,541 services for Dale A. Potter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale A. Potter's NPI number?
- 1245218767. 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 Dale A. Potter, 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 | 286 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,541 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)226 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)212 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)185 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)49 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)37 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale A. Potter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2349 Danville Rd SW, Suite 410Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 353‑2392
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale A. Potter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eyecare Associates, Inc.52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Decatur
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Decatur, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eyecare Associates, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245218767 |
| 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