Physician Profile
Cole Milliken, MD practices ophthalmology in Charleston, SC. Cole is a 2019 graduate of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Cole provided 535 services to 483 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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2060 CHARLIE HALL BLVD STE 201
Charleston, SC 29414
169 Ashley Ave Rm 202
Charleston, SC 29425
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
535 services · 483 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
195 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
68 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
16 | Less often than most 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 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Milliken is an eye doctor in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Milliken is listed at 2060 Charlie Hall Blvd Ste 201, Charleston, SC 29414. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (843) 722-2010. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Milliken's National Provider Identifier is 1477110799. 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
Dr. Milliken attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Milliken has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Milliken performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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