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Ophthalmology

Richard Neahring, MD

Sees patients in Salem, OR · Keizer, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Richard Neahring, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1309 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97302. Phone: (503) 585-2022. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard Neahring had 719 Original Medicare patients and 1,511 services. NPI 1437284684. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1309 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97302 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (503) 585‑2022
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Eye Care Physicians and Surgeons Inc
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Neahring, 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 Richard Neahring accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard Neahring may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard Neahring see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 719 Original Medicare patients and 1,511 services for Richard Neahring. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard Neahring's NPI number?
1437284684. 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 Richard Neahring, 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 patients719
Services billed to Medicare1,511
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)375 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)188 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)183 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)152 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 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 pressure71%
  • High cholesterol63%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease18%
  • Chronic kidney disease18%

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard Neahring is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard Neahring as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Care Physicians and Surgeons Inc11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, OR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Care Physicians and Surgeons Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437284684
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Sources

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