Physician Profile
Carol A. Ling, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ling
Based in Sumter, SC, Carol A. Ling, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Carol cared for 368 Medicare patients across 417 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (843) 664-9393
- Email not available
Practice Locations
380 W WESMARK BLVD
Sumter, SC 29150
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
417 services · 368 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
78 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
34 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
23 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
78 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
65 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
42 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
36 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
31 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
30 |
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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of optic nerve 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ling specialize in?
Dr. Ling is an eye doctor in Sumter, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ling located?
Dr. Ling is listed at 380 W WESMARK BLVD, Sumter, SC 29150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ling's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 664-9393. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ling's NPI number?
Dr. Ling's National Provider Identifier is 1023059458. 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. Ling go to medical school?
Dr. Ling attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ling been practicing?
Dr. Ling has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ling do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ling provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ling confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ling. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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