Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout MESSNER
Based in Southern Pines, NC, Daniel Kent Messner, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Daniel graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1981. Daniel is also listed as specialising in ophthalmology — glaucoma.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Messner specialise in?
Dr. Messner is an ophthalmology in Southern Pines, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Messner located?
Dr. Messner is listed at 2170 MIDLAND RD, Southern Pines, NC 28387. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Messner's phone number?
The number on file is (910) 295-2100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Messner?
Dr. Messner's National Provider Identifier is 1396736617. 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. Messner go to medical school?
Dr. Messner attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Messner have?
Dr. Messner has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Messner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Messner performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing 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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Is Dr. Messner's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Messner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (910) 295-2100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2170 MIDLAND RD
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,611 services · 2,063 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
30 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
16 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
40 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
480 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
378 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
326 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
87 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
63 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
27 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
944 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists in Southern Pines 1
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.