Quick answers
- Does Kevin W. Neal accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kevin W. Neal may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kevin W. Neal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 188 Original Medicare patients and 3,139 services for Kevin W. Neal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin W. Neal's NPI number?
- 1649263773. 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 Kevin W. Neal, 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 | 188 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,139 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)2,340 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)137 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)131 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)60 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)51 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Depression22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin W. Neal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 626 Olive St SWCullman, AL 35055 (256) 775‑0269
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Cullman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cullman, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649263773 |
| 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