Provider Profile
Clarence E. Loftis, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Loftis
Clarence E. Loftis, O.D. is an optometrist based in Columbia, SC. Clarence is a 1979 graduate of Southern College of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Clarence provided 489 services to 421 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of the retina.
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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) 799-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1219 LINCOLN ST
Columbia, SC 29201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
489 services · 421 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
194 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
86 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
53 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
26 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
98 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Clarence E. Loftis's specialty?
Clarence E. Loftis is an optometrist in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Clarence E. Loftis?
Clarence E. Loftis is listed at 1219 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Clarence E. Loftis?
The number on file is (803) 799-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Clarence E. Loftis?
Clarence E. Loftis's National Provider Identifier is 1518925791. 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
What is Clarence E. Loftis's education?
Clarence E. Loftis attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Clarence E. Loftis have?
Clarence E. Loftis has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Clarence E. Loftis known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Clarence E. Loftis provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Clarence E. Loftis's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Clarence E. Loftis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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