Quick answers
- Does Phillip L. King Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Phillip L. King 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 Phillip L. King Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 522 services for Phillip L. King Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Phillip L. King Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1780709279. 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 Phillip L. King 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 | 257 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 522 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)147 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)43 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)31 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Phillip L. King Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4505 A Hospital StPascagoula, MS 39581
- 4505 Hospital St, Suite APascagoula, MS 39581 (228) 762‑1525
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Phillip L. King Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premier Eye Clinic, PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Premier Eye Clinic, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780709279 |
| 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