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- 451 Ruin Creek Rd Ste 204, Henderson, NC 27536
About Dr. Tunis
Scott W. Tunis, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Henderson, NC. Scott is a 1985 graduate of University of South Carolina School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Scott cared for 194 Medicare patients across 199 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 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 1114975398.
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
- (919) 876-2427
- Email not available
Practice Locations
451 RUIN CREEK RD STE 204
Henderson, NC 27536
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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
199 services · 194 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
17 | As often as other 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.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Scott W. Tunis's specialty?
Scott W. Tunis is an eye doctor in Henderson, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Scott W. Tunis?
Scott W. Tunis is listed at 451 Ruin Creek Rd Ste 204, Henderson, NC 27536. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Scott W. Tunis?
The number on file is (919) 876-2427. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Scott W. Tunis's NPI number?
Scott W. Tunis's National Provider Identifier is 1114975398. 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 Scott W. Tunis's education?
Scott W. Tunis attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Scott W. Tunis been practicing?
Scott W. Tunis has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Scott W. Tunis known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Scott W. Tunis performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 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 Scott W. Tunis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Scott W. Tunis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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