Quick answers
- Does Rudolph M. Newman Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rudolph M. Newman 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 Rudolph M. Newman Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,627 Original Medicare patients and 6,140 services for Rudolph M. Newman Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rudolph M. Newman Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1801858469. 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 Rudolph M. Newman 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 | 1,627 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,140 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,015 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)309 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)303 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)227 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)210 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%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Rudolph M. Newman Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rudolph M. Newman Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420073
Practice locations
Addresses where Rudolph M. Newman Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Summit Centre DrColumbia, SC 29229 (803) 779‑3070
- 1920 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201 (803) 779‑3070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rudolph M. Newman Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Columbia Eye Clinic PA20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Columbia Eye Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801858469 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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