James Hill, O.D.
NPI 1639306053 · Optometrist · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Hill, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1639306053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639306053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1813DT (KY)
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
17 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
1,055 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 240 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 206 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 98 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 92 | $157 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 57 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
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 | 172 | 52 |
| Timolol Maleate | 36 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 32 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 24 | 22 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 22 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 22 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 13 | — |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$491 across 4 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
- 2009-06-11
- Last updated
- 2020-10-22
- Certified
- 2020-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Hill's NPI number?
- James Hill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639306053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Hill's specialty?
- James Hill is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Hill located?
- James Hill's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908.
- What is James Hill's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Hill is (843) 792-1414.
- Does James Hill accept Medicare?
- James Hill is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Hill's NPI active?
- Yes — James Hill's NPI (1639306053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.