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Edit this profileWhere to find Pressley W. Hales, OD
- Southern Pines location main office
2170 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387 - Laurinburg location
514 S Main St, Laurinburg, NC 28352 - Sanford location
1223 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330
About Dr. Hales
Pressley W. Hales, OD is an optometrist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Pressley trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2022. Medicare claims data shows Pressley provided 2,017 services to 1,726 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1891427647.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 295-2100
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2170 MIDLAND RD
Southern Pines, NC 28387
514 S Main St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
1223 Carthage St
Sanford, NC 27330
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
2,017 services · 1,726 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
193 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
34 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection | Procedure | 68040 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
282 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
124 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
88 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
84 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
79 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
51 | 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.
Other optometrists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hales specialize in?
Dr. Hales is an optometrist in Southern Pines, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hales located?
Dr. Hales 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. Hales's phone number?
The number on file is (910) 295-2100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hales?
Dr. Hales's National Provider Identifier is 1891427647. 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. Hales go to medical school?
Dr. Hales attended Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hales have?
Dr. Hales has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hales do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hales performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; 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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