Joseph Ledford, O.D.
NPI 1497060859 · Optometrist · Murrells Inlet, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ledford, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Murrells Inlet, SC (NPI 1497060859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497060859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1665 (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
15 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
2,070 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 | 1,118 | $5 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 402 | $34 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 151 | $117 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 149 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 108 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 95 | 32 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 71 | 59 |
| Timolol Maleate | 28 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 26 | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 22 |
| Ofloxacin | 16 | 14 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$510 across 12 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
- 2010-08-10
- Last updated
- 2023-07-17
- Certified
- 2023-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ledford's NPI number?
- Joseph Ledford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497060859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ledford's specialty?
- Joseph Ledford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joseph Ledford located?
- Joseph Ledford's practice location on file with NPPES is 640 Morse Ave Unit 11, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5116.
- What is Joseph Ledford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ledford is (843) 357-8096.
- Does Joseph Ledford accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ledford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ledford's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ledford's NPI (1497060859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.