Nicole Apple, OD
NPI 1679821235 · Optometrist · Southern Pines, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Apple, OD is a Optometrist provider in Southern Pines, NC (NPI 1679821235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679821235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2300 (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
13 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
1,946 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 | 462 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 242 | $119 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 230 | $117 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 224 | $33 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 217 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 185 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 518 | 170 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 156 | 72 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 124 | 64 |
| Timolol Maleate | 115 | 40 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 84 | 29 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 76 | 23 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 69 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 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)
- 1223 Carthage StSanford, NC 27330-8984Phone: (919) 776-7549Fax: (910) 774-3330
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-29
- Last updated
- 2023-12-20
- Certified
- 2023-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Apple's NPI number?
- Nicole Apple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679821235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Apple's specialty?
- Nicole Apple is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nicole Apple located?
- Nicole Apple's practice location on file with NPPES is 2170 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387-2927.
- What is Nicole Apple's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Apple is (910) 295-2100.
- Does Nicole Apple accept Medicare?
- Nicole Apple is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Apple's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Apple's NPI (1679821235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.