Quick answers
- Does Phillip J. Michalos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Phillip J. Michalos 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 Phillip J. Michalos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 905 Original Medicare patients and 2,354 services for Phillip J. Michalos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Phillip J. Michalos's NPI number?
- 1487686051. 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 Phillip J. Michalos, 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 | 905 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,354 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)811 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)390 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)367 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)357 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)276 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Phillip J. Michalos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16400 Hilliard RdLakewood, OH 44107
- 21375 Lorain RdFairview Park, OH 44126
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Phillip J. Michalos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Eye Center, Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Lakewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakewood, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Eye Center, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ohio State University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487686051 |
| 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