Eric Nelson, OD
NPI 1295392967 · Optometrist · Spartanburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Nelson, OD is a Optometrist provider in Spartanburg, SC (NPI 1295392967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295392967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2120 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
7 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
5,499 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 4,896 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 172 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $114 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 99 | $138 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 67 | $81 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 53 | $57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 317 | 64 |
| Timolol Maleate | 53 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 35 | 33 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 32 | 25 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 17 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 14 | — |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$196 across 3 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
- 2019-05-28
- Last updated
- 2019-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Nelson's NPI number?
- Eric Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295392967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Nelson's specialty?
- Eric Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Eric Nelson located?
- Eric Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 N Dean St, Spartanburg, SC 29302-1503.
- What is Eric Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Nelson is (864) 583-3125.
- Does Eric Nelson accept Medicare?
- Eric Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Nelson's NPI (1295392967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.