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Optometry

James R. Nobles Jr., OD

Works at hospitals in Alexander City, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. James R. Nobles Jr., OD is an optometrist at 3368 Hwy 280, Suite 215, Alexander City, AL 35010. Phone: (256) 329-9064. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. Nobles Jr. had 497 Original Medicare patients and 821 services. NPI 1942250022. 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: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 3368 Hwy 280, Suite 215, Alexander City, AL 35010 · Directions
  • Phone: (256) 329‑9064
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Russell Medical Center
  • Group practice: Eye Associates PC
  • Optometry school: University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry · graduated 2010 (16 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Nobles Jr., 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 James R. Nobles Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Nobles 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 James R. Nobles Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 497 Original Medicare patients and 821 services for James R. Nobles Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. Nobles Jr.'s NPI number?
1942250022. 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 James R. Nobles 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 patients497
Services billed to Medicare821
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)383 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)278 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)41 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)39 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)33 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%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where James R. Nobles Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Nobles 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.

  • Russell Medical CenterAlexander City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010065

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Nobles Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. Nobles Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Associates PC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Alexander City

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

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Other clinicians in Eye Associates PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry
Graduation year2010 (16 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942250022
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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