Specialty Directory
Optometrist in Hickory, NC
Federal CMS data for 6 optometrist providers practicing in Hickory, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
6
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,110
6
Optometrist Providers
in Hickory, NC
$2,110
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
237
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.
Optometrist includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Optometrist Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIGMON, MICHAEL O. D. | 2,985 | 393 | Cataract surgery with lens implant | $1,287 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (92%) | Very High |
| KING, WALTER OD | 414 | 396 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $212 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| DAY, HEATHER OD | 329 | 295 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $3,762 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| BOAN, THOMAS O.D. | 145 | 142 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $3,386 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (60%) | Very High |
| YORK, DONALD | 138 | 131 | Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | $2,220 (2020-2024) | Travel (59%) | Very High |
| YORK, ELIZABETH OD | 74 | 74 | Retinal photography (fundus photo) | $2,001 (2020-2024) | Travel (65%) | Very High |
Note: Optometrist 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
Optometrist encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KING, WALTER | 414 | $212 |
| DAY, HEATHER | 329 | $3,762 |
| YORK, DONALD | 138 | $2,220 |
Mixed Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BOAN, THOMAS | 145 | $3,386 |
| YORK, ELIZABETH | 74 | $2,001 |
Cardiac Surgery (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| SIGMON, MICHAEL | 2,985 | $1,287 |