Thomas Choponis, OD
NPI 1831611748 · Optometrist · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Choponis, OD is a Optometrist provider in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (NPI 1831611748).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831611748
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4901005074 (MI)
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
8 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
384 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 119 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $86 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 43 | $38 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 38 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $122 |
| Analysis of Substance Using Immunoassay Technique, Multiple Step Method83516 | 36 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 46 | 40 |
| Cyclosporine | 44 | 25 |
| Latanoprost | 35 | 11 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 28 | 15 |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 17 | 17 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 12 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 601 N Lincoln RdEscanaba, MI 49829-1426Phone: (906) 786-7717
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-12
- Last updated
- 2023-01-18
- Certified
- 2023-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Choponis's NPI number?
- Thomas Choponis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831611748, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Choponis's specialty?
- Thomas Choponis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Choponis located?
- Thomas Choponis's practice location on file with NPPES is 128 W Spruce St Ste 1, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783.
- What is Thomas Choponis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Choponis is (906) 635-9600.
- Does Thomas Choponis accept Medicare?
- Thomas Choponis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Choponis's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Choponis's NPI (1831611748) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.