Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Huggins, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Benson, NC
- NPI 1386263713
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 7 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 5 locations .
- Primary practice
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113 W Main St
Benson, NC 275041343
(919) 894-7579
fax (919) 894-4674 - Additional location
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124 E Main St
Clinton, NC 283284029
(910) 592-1908
fax (910) 596-0190 - Additional location
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129 Turtle Cove Dr
Elizabethtown, NC 283379788
(910) 874-4737 - Additional location
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305 W Roseboro St
Roseboro, NC 283828786
(910) 525-5296
fax (910) 525-5285 - Additional location
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432 W Broad St
Elizabethtown, NC 283379398
(910) 592-1908
fax (910) 596-0190
Show 2 more locations
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2020 — 6 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 28, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2019 — 7 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2663 · South Carolina #2167
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386263713. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
798
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$62,771
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83861 |
Microfluid analysis of tears | 206 | 102 | $22 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 186 | 183 | $119 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 112 | 112 | $142 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 86 | 71 | $86 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 55 | 51 | $53 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 45 | 45 | $35 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 33 | 27 | $101 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 21 | 20 | $33 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 15 | 15 | $99 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 14 | 14 | $59 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$324
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CooperVision Inc. | 8 | $139.63 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | 4 | $79.47 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $71.28 | |
| Dompe US, Inc. | 1 | $33.12 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
497
Patients
200
Total drug cost
$110,999
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 207 | 63 | $4,775 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 68 | 27 | $31,449 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 54 | 17 | $720 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 45 | 18 | $58,354 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 37 | 35 | $2,900 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 17 | 15 | $932 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $4,028 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $4,532 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 14 | 14 | $354 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | Generic | 13 | 11 | $2,699 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Huggins's medical specialty?
Dr. James Huggins practices Optometrist in Benson, NC.
Where does Dr. James Huggins practice?
Dr. James Huggins practices at 113 W Main St, Benson, NC 275041343. Office phone: 9198947579.
What is Dr. James Huggins's NPI?
Dr. James Huggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386263713, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Huggins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Huggins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Huggins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.