Nickolas Vastis, O.D.
NPI 1376647396 · Optometrist · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nickolas Vastis, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1376647396).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376647396
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1423 (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
19 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
90 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 58 | $117 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 17 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$615 across 14 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
- 2006-09-11
- Last updated
- 2012-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nickolas Vastis's NPI number?
- Nickolas Vastis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376647396, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nickolas Vastis's specialty?
- Nickolas Vastis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nickolas Vastis located?
- Nickolas Vastis's practice location on file with NPPES is 350 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-2248.
- What is Nickolas Vastis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nickolas Vastis is (803) 749-6878.
- Does Nickolas Vastis accept Medicare?
- Nickolas Vastis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nickolas Vastis's NPI active?
- Yes — Nickolas Vastis's NPI (1376647396) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.