Quick answers
- Does Raymond W. Cobb Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raymond W. Cobb Jr. 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 Raymond W. Cobb Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 547 Original Medicare patients and 7,601 services for Raymond W. Cobb Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raymond W. Cobb Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1669463972. 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 Raymond W. Cobb 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 | 547 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,601 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)5,132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)571 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)323 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)104 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)85 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Raymond W. Cobb Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1520 Military St SHamilton, AL 35570 (205) 921‑5499
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669463972 |
| 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