Carol Hickey, OD
NPI 1285610741 · Optometrist · Salem, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Hickey, OD is a Optometrist provider in Salem, IN (NPI 1285610741).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285610741
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1778DT (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
681 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 217 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 156 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 62 | $52 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 56 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 54 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 185 | 68 |
| Latanoprost | 142 | 28 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 69 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 27 | 11 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 24 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 19 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$304 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2026-04-10
- Certified
- 2026-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Hickey's NPI number?
- Carol Hickey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285610741, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Hickey's specialty?
- Carol Hickey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Carol Hickey located?
- Carol Hickey's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 S Main St, Salem, IN 47167-1040.
- What is Carol Hickey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Hickey is (812) 883-2700.
- Does Carol Hickey accept Medicare?
- Carol Hickey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Hickey's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Hickey's NPI (1285610741) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.