Quick answers
- Does Norwood Kelly accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Norwood Kelly 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 Norwood Kelly see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 11 services for Norwood Kelly. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Norwood Kelly's NPI number?
- 1396838314. 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 Norwood Kelly, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Practice locations
Addresses where Norwood Kelly is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14700 Baltimore Ave, Unit 109Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 245‑3903
- 360 E Pulaski Hwy, Suite 1bElkton, MD 21921 (410) 398‑5240
- 966 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Suite DMount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 881‑2492
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Norwood Kelly as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Myeyedr Optometry of Maryland LLC124 clinicians in the group
- Eye Care Associates of SC LLC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Laurel
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurel, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Myeyedr Optometry of Maryland LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396838314 |
| 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