Kimberly Hinson, OD
NPI 1508820721 · Optometrist · Bluffton, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kimberly Hinson, OD is a Optometrist provider in Bluffton, SC (NPI 1508820721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508820721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 997 (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
20 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
2,182 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 | 552 | $117 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 416 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 336 | $120 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 335 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 334 | $85 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 134 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 273 | 95 |
| Timolol Maleate | 154 | 64 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 82 | 72 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 45 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 37 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 33 | 13 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 26 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 2 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
- 2006-04-14
- Last updated
- 2025-07-16
- Certified
- 2025-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kimberly Hinson's NPI number?
- Kimberly Hinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508820721, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kimberly Hinson's specialty?
- Kimberly Hinson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kimberly Hinson located?
- Kimberly Hinson's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Okatie Ctr Blvd, Bluffton, SC 29909-7529.
- What is Kimberly Hinson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kimberly Hinson is (843) 705-3333.
- Does Kimberly Hinson accept Medicare?
- Kimberly Hinson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kimberly Hinson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kimberly Hinson's NPI (1508820721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.