Quick answers
- Does Charles S. Newman Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles S. Newman Jr. 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 Charles S. Newman Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 418 Original Medicare patients and 929 services for Charles S. Newman Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles S. Newman Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1407957079. 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 Charles S. Newman Jr., 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 | 418 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 929 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)299 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)145 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)128 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)77 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)60 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles S. Newman Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 299 Hwy 90Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520 (228) 461‑1020
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407957079 |
| 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