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- 1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
About Dr. Covington
Based in Wilmington, NC, Christopher D. Covington, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 2,374 services to 1,992 patients. 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, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1093836215 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (910) 763-3601
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1729 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
Wilmington, NC 28403
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
2,374 services · 1,992 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
479 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
198 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
309 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
237 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
103 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
89 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
38 | Less often than most 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 |
594 | More often than most 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 |
184 | More often than most 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
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 eye doctors in Wilmington 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher D. Covington?
Christopher D. Covington is an eye doctor in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Christopher D. Covington's address?
Christopher D. Covington is listed at 1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher D. Covington?
The number on file is (910) 763-3601. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher D. Covington?
Christopher D. Covington's National Provider Identifier is 1093836215. 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 Christopher D. Covington train?
Christopher D. Covington attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher D. Covington have?
Christopher D. Covington has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher D. Covington perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher D. Covington performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher D. Covington's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher D. Covington. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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