Quick answers
- Does Joseph H. McAlister Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Joseph H. McAlister Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph H. McAlister Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 477 services for Joseph H. McAlister Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph H. McAlister Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1619981024. 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 Joseph H. McAlister 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 | 199 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 477 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)193 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)166 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)31 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)27 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)17 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Atrial fibrillation22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph H. McAlister Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2004 S Pleasant StSpringdale, AR 72764 (479) 750‑1248
- 945 N GaskillHuntsville, AR 72740 (479) 738‑2040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph H. McAlister Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ark Eye Care Associates PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Springdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springdale, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ark Eye Care Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619981024 |
| 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