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- 1401 E Main St, Havelock, NC 28532
About Dr. Banks
Joel R. Banks, O.D. is an optometrist based in Havelock, NC. Joel is a 1983 graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 1,465 Medicare patients across 7,437 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871667642.
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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
- (252) 444-2020
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1401 E MAIN ST
Havelock, NC 28532
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
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
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 fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
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
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,437 services · 1,465 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
3,215 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
2,669 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
535 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
224 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
211 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
102 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
78 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
77 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
77 | 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 Havelock 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania 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 1983 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 is Joel R. Banks's specialty?
Joel R. Banks is an optometrist in Havelock, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joel R. Banks?
Joel R. Banks is listed at 1401 E Main St, Havelock, NC 28532. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joel R. Banks?
The number on file is (252) 444-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joel R. Banks's NPI number?
Joel R. Banks's National Provider Identifier is 1871667642. 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 Joel R. Banks's education?
Joel R. Banks attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joel R. Banks been practicing?
Joel R. Banks has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joel R. Banks known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel R. Banks performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and complex 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.
Medicare claims
Has Joel R. Banks confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel R. Banks. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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