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Ophthalmology

Richard M. Martindale, MD

Works at hospitals in Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Richard M. Martindale, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1503 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901. Phone: (205) 329-7100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard M. Martindale had 569 Original Medicare patients and 5,777 services. NPI 1891174611. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1503 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (205) 329‑7100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Alabama Hospital
  • Group practice: Retina Consultants of Alabama P.C.
  • Medical school: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard M. Martindale, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard M. Martindale accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Martindale 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 Richard M. Martindale see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 569 Original Medicare patients and 5,777 services for Richard M. Martindale. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard M. Martindale's NPI number?
1891174611. 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 Richard M. Martindale, 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 patients569
Services billed to Medicare5,777
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)1,315 services
  2. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)692 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)680 services
  4. Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (J9035)419 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)303 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%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%

Hospitals where Richard M. Martindale works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Martindale 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard M. Martindale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Martindale as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Retina Consultants of Alabama P.C.11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Gadsden

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gadsden, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Retina Consultants of Alabama P.C.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891174611
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians