Nicholas Baughman, OD
NPI 1497105357 · Optometrist · Greenville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Baughman, OD is a Optometrist provider in Greenville, SC (NPI 1497105357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497105357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1942 (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
10 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
282 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 | 90 | $85 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 89 | $117 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 27 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $120 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 17 | $21 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 16 | $37 |
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 | 87 | 31 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 54 | 39 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 40 | 16 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 17 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 15 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 15 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 14 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$475 across 9 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
- 2016-06-21
- Last updated
- 2025-12-01
- Certified
- 2025-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Baughman's NPI number?
- Nicholas Baughman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497105357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Baughman's specialty?
- Nicholas Baughman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Baughman located?
- Nicholas Baughman's practice location on file with NPPES is 532 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29607-2711.
- What is Nicholas Baughman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Baughman is (864) 288-7445.
- Does Nicholas Baughman accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Baughman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Baughman's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Baughman's NPI (1497105357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.