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Ophthalmology

Matthew S. Zealear, MD

Works at hospitals in Grass Valley, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Matthew S. Zealear, MD is an ophthalmologist at 400 Sierra College Dr, Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Phone: (530) 272-3411. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Matthew S. Zealear had 1,498 Original Medicare patients and 3,955 services. NPI 1366516981. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 400 Sierra College Dr, Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (530) 272‑3411
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Western Sierra Medical Clinic Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Matthew S. Zealear, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Matthew S. Zealear accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew S. Zealear 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 Matthew S. Zealear see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,498 Original Medicare patients and 3,955 services for Matthew S. Zealear. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Matthew S. Zealear's NPI number?
1366516981. 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 Matthew S. Zealear, 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 patients1,498
Services billed to Medicare3,955
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,056 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)898 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)847 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)352 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)200 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Anxiety23%
  • Depression21%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%

Hospitals where Matthew S. Zealear works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew S. Zealear 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.

  • Sierra Nevada Memorial HospitalGrass Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050150

Practice locations

Addresses where Matthew S. Zealear is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 400 Sierra College Dr, Suite AGrass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 272‑3411
  • PO Box, Suite 286Downieville, CA 95936

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Matthew S. Zealear as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Western Sierra Medical Clinic Inc36 clinicians in the group
  • Sierra View Medical Eye Inc6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Western Sierra Medical Clinic Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366516981
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians