Quick answers
- Does James Wilder Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Wilder Iii 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 James Wilder Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 724 Original Medicare patients and 1,205 services for James Wilder Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James Wilder Iii's NPI number?
- 1386615961. 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 James Wilder Iii, 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 | 724 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,205 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)498 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)254 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)107 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)96 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)50 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where James Wilder Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 411 N Section StFairhope, AL 36532 (251) 990‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Wilder Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bay Eyes Cataract and Laser Center Inc18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Fairhope
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairhope, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bay Eyes Cataract and Laser Center 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 | 2004 (22 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386615961 |
| 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