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- 1637 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
About Dr. Knowlton
Peter Knowlton, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Charleston, SC. Peter is a 2013 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 3,324 Medicare patients across 4,013 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740523604.
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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
- (843) 884-2015
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1637 SAVANNAH HWY
Charleston, SC 29407
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
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.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,013 services · 3,324 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
179 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
122 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
75 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
948 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
374 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
368 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
183 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
172 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
130 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
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 eye doctors in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 7
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 SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Peter Knowlton?
Peter Knowlton 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
What is Peter Knowlton's address?
Peter Knowlton is listed at 1637 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Peter Knowlton?
The number on file is (843) 884-2015. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Peter Knowlton's NPI number?
Peter Knowlton's National Provider Identifier is 1740523604. 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 Peter Knowlton train?
Peter Knowlton attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Peter Knowlton been practicing?
Peter Knowlton has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Peter Knowlton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter Knowlton performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; 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 Peter Knowlton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter Knowlton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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