Provider Profile
Thomas K. Boan, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Boan
Thomas K. Boan, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Hickory, NC specializing in optometry. Thomas trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1994. Thomas is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 165 Medicare patients across 170 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 328-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1060 LENOIR RHYNE BLVD SE
Hickory, NC 28602
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
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Double Vision
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- 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
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
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
170 services · 165 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
92 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
64 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
14 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 optometry specialists in Hickory 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Boan's specialty?
Dr. Boan is an optometry in Hickory, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Boan?
Dr. Boan is listed at 1060 LENOIR RHYNE BLVD SE, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Boan?
The number on file is (828) 328-3900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Boan's NPI number?
Dr. Boan's National Provider Identifier is 1699776096. 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 Dr. Boan's medical education?
Dr. Boan attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Boan been practicing?
Dr. Boan has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Boan known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Boan 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 Dr. Boan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Boan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.