Quick answers
- Does Neil T. Shmunes accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Neil T. Shmunes may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Neil T. Shmunes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 489 Original Medicare patients and 1,562 services for Neil T. Shmunes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neil T. Shmunes's NPI number?
- 1518068329. 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 Neil T. Shmunes, 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 | 489 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,562 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)394 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)228 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)170 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)129 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)122 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Neil T. Shmunes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 240 Ponte Vedra Park Dr, Suite 202Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 299‑2906
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neil T. Shmunes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Eye Surgeons, PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Ponte Vedra Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518068329 |
| 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