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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HUGGINS
Based in Benson, NC, James Ross Huggins, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. James graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 2019. James is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows James provided 652 services to 624 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (919) 894-7579
- Email not available
Practice Locations
113 W MAIN ST
Benson, NC 27504
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
652 services · 624 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
33 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
194 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
95 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
56 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
24 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
22 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
19 |
| Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots | Treatment | 93892 |
14 |
| Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication | Treatment | 93890 |
14 |
| Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow | Treatment | 93886 |
14 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at University Alabama Birmingham - School 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 does Dr. Huggins specialize in?
Dr. Huggins is an optometry in Benson, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Huggins located?
Dr. Huggins is listed at 113 W MAIN ST, Benson, NC 27504. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Huggins's phone number?
The number on file is (919) 894-7579. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Huggins?
Dr. Huggins's National Provider Identifier is 1386263713. 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. Huggins go to medical school?
Dr. Huggins attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Huggins have?
Dr. Huggins has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Huggins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Huggins performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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.
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