Physician Profile
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Andrew Lewis Apple, OD is a healthcare provider in Southern Pines, NC specializing in optometry. Andrew trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 2012. Andrew is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Andrew cared for 4,246 Medicare patients across 4,911 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (910) 295-2100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2170 MIDLAND RD
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,911 services · 4,246 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
671 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
105 |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
61 |
| Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection | Procedure | 68040 |
46 |
| Removal of outer layer of cornea | Procedure | 65435 |
13 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
47 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
657 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
441 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
307 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
232 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometry specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Southern Pines 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Apple specialize in?
Dr. Apple is an optometry in Southern Pines, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Apple located?
Dr. Apple is listed at 2170 MIDLAND RD, Southern Pines, NC 28387. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Apple's phone number?
The number on file is (910) 295-2100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Apple's NPI number?
Dr. Apple's National Provider Identifier is 1639428154. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Apple go to medical school?
Dr. Apple attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Apple been practicing?
Dr. Apple has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Apple do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Apple performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of eyelashes using forceps and placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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