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- 110 Pepper Hill Way, Aiken, SC 29801
About Dr. Potter
Based in Aiken, SC, Stephen M. Potter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Stephen graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2014. Stephen is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 3,989 Medicare patients across 4,582 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and imaging of retina. NPI 1982043626 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (803) 642-6060
- Email not available
Practice Locations
110 PEPPER HILL WAY
Aiken, SC 29801
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
4,582 services · 3,989 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
227 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
180 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
113 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,495 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
619 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
415 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
374 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
364 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
279 | 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 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 SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Stephen M. Potter?
Stephen M. Potter is an eye doctor in Aiken, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Stephen M. Potter's address?
Stephen M. Potter is listed at 110 Pepper Hill Way, Aiken, SC 29801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Stephen M. Potter?
The number on file is (803) 642-6060. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Stephen M. Potter's NPI number?
Stephen M. Potter's National Provider Identifier is 1982043626. 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 Stephen M. Potter train?
Stephen M. Potter attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen M. Potter been practicing?
Stephen M. Potter has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Stephen M. Potter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen M. Potter performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; 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 photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Stephen M. Potter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen M. Potter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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