Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frank Covington, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Beaufort, NC

  • NPI 1497851091
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1620 Live Oak St Ste A
Beaufort, NC 285161582
(252) 728-6611
fax (252) 728-6038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2008
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1245
Medicaid
NC #8909206

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497851091. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
219
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$26,189
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 82 82 $143
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 60 60 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 23 $70
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 19 19 $159
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 17 $111
92250 Photography of the retina 15 15 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Beaufort Optometrist, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$41
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Dompe US, INC. 1 $41.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$41

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$982
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 14 13 $982

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Frank Covington's medical specialty?
Dr. Frank Covington practices Optometrist in Beaufort, NC.
Where does Dr. Frank Covington practice?
Dr. Frank Covington practices at 1620 Live Oak St Ste A, Beaufort, NC 285161582. Office phone: 2527286611.
What is Dr. Frank Covington's NPI?
Dr. Frank Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497851091, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frank Covington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frank Covington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frank Covington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.