Don Covington, O.D.
NPI 1649240854 · Optometrist · Rockingham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Covington, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Rockingham, NC (NPI 1649240854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649240854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0961 (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
20 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
405 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 | 232 | $117 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 95 | $82 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 26 | $59 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 21 | $32 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 17 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 14 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $32–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 | 188 | 65 |
| Timolol Maleate | 61 | 22 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 52 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 50 | 12 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 36 | 33 |
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 31 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$157 across 3 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)
- 310 N Green StWadesboro, NC 28170-1609Phone: (704) 694-6799Fax: (704) 694-9827
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2024-03-25
- Certified
- 2024-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Covington's NPI number?
- Don Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649240854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Covington's specialty?
- Don Covington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Don Covington located?
- Don Covington's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Medical Cir, Rockingham, NC 28379-5221.
- What is Don Covington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Covington is (910) 997-4489.
- Does Don Covington accept Medicare?
- Don Covington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Covington's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Covington's NPI (1649240854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.