Specialty Directory
Ophthalmology in Hickory, NC
Federal CMS data for 6 ophthalmology providers practicing in Hickory, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
6
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,452
6
Ophthalmology Providers
in Hickory, NC
$2,452
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
3,342
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Ophthalmology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Ophthalmology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS, THOMAS M.D. | 28,652 | 3,173 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $4,285 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (56%) | Very High |
| KELTY, PATRICK M.D. | 23,585 | 2,953 | Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab) | $2,227 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| HARGROVE, RODERICK MD | 3,494 | 1,294 | Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit | $2,676 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LIPSCOMB, PETER M.D. | 3,191 | 2,928 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,674 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| OURSLER, RALPH M.D. | 2,035 | 1,763 | Cataract surgery with lens implant | $7,187 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (45%) | Very High |
| PASCHALL, JOSHUA M.D. | 1,670 | 1,480 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,031 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
Note: Ophthalmology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Ophthalmology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (4)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| HARGROVE, RODERICK | 3,494 | $2,676 |
| LIPSCOMB, PETER | 3,191 | $1,674 |
| OURSLER, RALPH | 2,035 | $7,187 |
| PASCHALL, JOSHUA | 1,670 | $1,031 |
Mixed Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS, THOMAS | 28,652 | $4,285 |
| KELTY, PATRICK | 23,585 | $2,227 |