Quick answers
- Does Richard M. Feist Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Feist 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 Richard M. Feist Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 824 Original Medicare patients and 13,072 services for Richard M. Feist Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard M. Feist Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1508285636. 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 M. Feist 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 | 824 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,072 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)7,140 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,088 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,116 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)909 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)795 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Richard M. Feist Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Feist Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. Feist Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1912 Cherokee Ave SW, Suite 1100Cullman, AL 35055 (205) 329‑7100
- 700 18th St S, Suite 707Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 329‑7100
- 700 S 18th St, Suite 707Birmingham, AL 35233
- 960 Rocket Way, Suite 120Gardendale, AL 35071 (205) 329‑7100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Feist Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Retina Consultants of Alabama P.C.11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Cullman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cullman, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Retina Consultants of Alabama P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508285636 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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