James Huggins, OD
NPI 1386263713 · Optometrist · Benson, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Huggins, OD is a Optometrist provider in Benson, NC (NPI 1386263713).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386263713
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2167 (SC)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
652 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 | 194 | $124 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 95 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 69 | $55 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 56 | $146 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 409 | 97 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 108 | 34 |
| Timolol Maleate | 70 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 54 | 14 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 38 | 19 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 29 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$324 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 124 E Main StClinton, NC 28328-4029Phone: (910) 592-1908Fax: (910) 596-0190
- 129 Turtle Cove DrElizabethtown, NC 28337-9788Phone: (910) 874-4737
- 432 W Broad StElizabethtown, NC 28337-9398Phone: (910) 592-1908Fax: (910) 596-0190
- 305 W Roseboro StRoseboro, NC 28382-8786Phone: (910) 525-5296Fax: (910) 525-5285
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-15
- Last updated
- 2021-12-28
- Certified
- 2021-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Huggins's NPI number?
- James Huggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386263713, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Huggins's specialty?
- James Huggins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Huggins located?
- James Huggins's practice location on file with NPPES is 113 W Main St, Benson, NC 27504-1343.
- What is James Huggins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Huggins is (919) 894-7579.
- Does James Huggins accept Medicare?
- James Huggins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Huggins's NPI active?
- Yes — James Huggins's NPI (1386263713) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.