Stephen Eckel, O.D.
NPI 1437585163 · Optometrist · Mint Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Eckel, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Mint Hill, NC (NPI 1437585163).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437585163
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2325 (NC)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
633 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 142 | $89 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 122 | $36 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 56 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $127 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 38 | $146 |
| Measurement of Eye Artery Pressure92260 | 33 | $19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 171 | 57 |
| Timolol Maleate | 55 | 21 |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 43 | 35 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 41 | 30 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 35 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 12 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$327 across 17 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 (1)
- 8316 Medical Plaza DrSte. ECharlotte, NC 28262-6702Phone: (704) 547-1551Fax: (704) 548-8017
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-09-26
- Last updated
- 2022-09-27
- Certified
- 2022-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Eckel's NPI number?
- Stephen Eckel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437585163, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Eckel's specialty?
- Stephen Eckel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Stephen Eckel located?
- Stephen Eckel's practice location on file with NPPES is 7148 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227-3906.
- What is Stephen Eckel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Eckel is (704) 535-9252.
- Does Stephen Eckel accept Medicare?
- Stephen Eckel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Eckel's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Eckel's NPI (1437585163) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.