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- 5526B Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
About James Fanelli
James L. Fanelli, OPTOMETRIST is an optometrist practicing in Wilmington, NC. James trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows James provided 3,352 services to 934 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1023144383.
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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) 452-7225
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
5526B CAROLINA BEACH RD
Wilmington, NC 28412
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
3,352 services · 934 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
2,250 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
21 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
267 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
79 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
49 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
42 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
17 | Less 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.
Other optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Wilmington 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
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 James L. Fanelli?
James L. Fanelli is an optometrist in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is James L. Fanelli's address?
James L. Fanelli is listed at 5526B Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James L. Fanelli?
The number on file is (910) 452-7225. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James L. Fanelli?
James L. Fanelli's National Provider Identifier is 1023144383. 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 James L. Fanelli train?
James L. Fanelli attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James L. Fanelli have?
James L. Fanelli has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James L. Fanelli perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James L. Fanelli performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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