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Ophthalmology

Philip J. Deer Iii, MD

Sees patients in Little Rock, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. Philip J. Deer Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 4942 W Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205. Phone: (501) 224-4701. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Philip J. Deer Iii had 890 Original Medicare patients and 1,868 services. NPI 1508803487. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 4942 W Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205 · Directions
  • Phone: (501) 224‑4701
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Deer Eye Clinic PA
  • Medical school: graduated 1980 (46 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Philip J. Deer Iii, 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 Philip J. Deer Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Philip J. Deer Iii 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 Philip J. Deer Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 890 Original Medicare patients and 1,868 services for Philip J. Deer Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Philip J. Deer Iii's NPI number?
1508803487. 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 Philip J. Deer Iii, 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 patients890
Services billed to Medicare1,868
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)870 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)173 services
  3. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)128 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)123 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)118 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 cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Anxiety19%

Practice locations

Addresses where Philip J. Deer Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Philip J. Deer Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Deer Eye Clinic PA2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Little Rock

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Deer Eye Clinic PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508803487
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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