Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paula Newsome, OD, MS, FAAO
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Charlotte, NC
- NPI 1225039993
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1016 S Church St
Charlotte, NC 282034002
(704) 375-3935
fax (704) 333-7238
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #1087
- Medicaid
- NC #8909651
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225039993. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,041
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$62,517
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 157 | 78 | $121 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 156 | 81 | $33 | |
92273 |
Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | 140 | 75 | $118 | |
92283 |
Extended exam involving color vision testing | 108 | 65 | $42 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 107 | 66 | $52 | |
92284 |
Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | 107 | 66 | $34 | |
92286 |
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | 106 | 66 | $33 | |
92020 |
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 77 | 49 | $26 | |
76514 |
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | 50 | 45 | $10 | |
95930 |
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report | 33 | 26 | $62 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 34 peers in this city , average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,921
Transactions
63
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 14 | $546.17 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 3 | $243.69 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | 8 | $220.41 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 11 | $176.52 | |
| Thea Pharma Inc. | 13 | $147.89 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 1 | $123.50 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 4 | $103.96 | |
| Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. | 2 | $99.33 | |
| LKC Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $95.78 | |
| Optos, Inc. | 1 | $53.52 | |
| Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | 2 | $49.34 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. | 1 | $23.32 | |
| Dompe US, Inc. | 1 | $20.40 | |
| CooperVision Inc. | 1 | $17.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
859
Patients
252
Total drug cost
$1,026,140
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 282 | 91 | $180,367 |
| Travoprost | Generic | 187 | 60 | $54,860 |
| Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) | Brand | 150 | 60 | $78,344 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 52 | 14 | $30,348 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 41 | 15 | $1,024 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 39 | 12 | $36,166 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $7,872 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $14,286 |
| Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $9,441 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $399 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paula Newsome's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Newsome practices Optometrist in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Paula Newsome practice?
Dr. Paula Newsome practices at 1016 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 282034002. Office phone: 7043753935.
What is Dr. Paula Newsome's NPI?
Dr. Paula Newsome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225039993, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Newsome accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Newsome accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Newsome commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (HCPCS 92273). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.