Quick answers
- Does Neal S. Athwal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal S. Athwal 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 Neal S. Athwal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 954 Original Medicare patients and 3,125 services for Neal S. Athwal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neal S. Athwal's NPI number?
- 1295222511. 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 Neal S. Athwal, 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 | 954 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,125 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)917 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)656 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)448 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)233 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)189 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Neal S. Athwal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 530 Lakehurst RdToms River, NJ 08755 (732) 341‑4733
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neal S. Athwal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shore Eye Associates PA17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Toms River
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Toms River, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shore Eye Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295222511 |
| 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