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Ophthalmology

Leo T. Neu Iii, MD

Sees patients in Springfield, MO · Lebanon, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Leo T. Neu Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1265 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804. Phone: (417) 886-3937. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Leo T. Neu Iii had 614 Original Medicare patients and 6,049 services. NPI 1588632889. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1265 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (417) 886‑3937
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Leo T. Neu 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 Leo T. Neu Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leo T. Neu 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 Leo T. Neu Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 614 Original Medicare patients and 6,049 services for Leo T. Neu Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Leo T. Neu Iii's NPI number?
1588632889. 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 Leo T. Neu 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 patients614
Services billed to Medicare6,049
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,038 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)775 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)688 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)537 services
  5. Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)376 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Leo T. Neu Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Leo T. Neu Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center Inc13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Springfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588632889
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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