Physician Profile
Charlotte R. Thompson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thompson
Based in Columbia, SC, Charlotte R. Thompson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Charlotte graduated from Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1992. Charlotte is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Charlotte cared for 577 Medicare patients across 653 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (803) 744-2700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2016 SUMTER ST
Columbia, SC 29201
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
653 services · 577 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
66 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
52 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
145 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
121 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Other eye doctors in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of growth of eyelid 6
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Thompson specialize in?
Dr. Thompson is an eye doctor in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Thompson located?
Dr. Thompson is listed at 2016 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thompson's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 744-2700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thompson's NPI number?
Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier is 1487691796. 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. Thompson go to medical school?
Dr. Thompson attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thompson been practicing?
Dr. Thompson has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Thompson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thompson performs procedures including removal of growth of eyelid, repair of tendon of upper eyelid and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Thompson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thompson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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