Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Choponis, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Sault Sainte Marie, MI

  • NPI 1831611748
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
128 W Spruce St Ste 1
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-9600
fax (906) 635-1077
Additional location
601 N Lincoln RD
Escanaba, MI 498291426
(906) 786-7717
Mailing address
2237 Ashmun St
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 497833704

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 18, 2023
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4901005074

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831611748. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
466
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$33,107
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 94 73 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 79 67 $122
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 66 28 $22
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method 48 16 $11
92134 Imaging of retina 47 36 $38
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 29 17 $99
92285 Photography of content of eyes 25 22 $21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $160
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 15 14 $54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 15 15 $107

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision Inc. 1 $18.39
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $13.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
102
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$48,384
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 34 0 $827
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 28 23 $1,466
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 23 11 $34,182
Cyclosporine Generic 17 13 $11,909

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Choponis's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Choponis practices Optometrist in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
Where does Dr. Thomas Choponis practice?
Dr. Thomas Choponis practices at 128 W Spruce St Ste 1, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783. Office phone: 9066359600.
What is Dr. Thomas Choponis's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Choponis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831611748, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Choponis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Choponis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Choponis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.