Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Freshwater, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Clemmons, NC

  • NPI 1255499737
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6270 Towncenter Drive, Suite 300
Clemmons, NC 270129376
(336) 712-4733
fax (336) 712-4704

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2012
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1258

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255499737. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
184
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$20,087
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 132 131 $120
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 24 23 $59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 15 15 $142
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 13 12 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$176
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 4 $76.10
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 3 $75.48
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $24.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$176

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
234
Patients
43
Total drug cost
$18,979
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 159 43 $3,326
Timolol Maleate Generic 28 0 $549
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 14 0 $529
Cephalexin Generic 11 0 $79
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 11 0 $13,165
Travoprost Generic 11 0 $1,330

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Freshwater's medical specialty?
Dr. James Freshwater practices Optometrist in Clemmons, NC.
Where does Dr. James Freshwater practice?
Dr. James Freshwater practices at 6270 Towncenter Drive, Clemmons, NC 270129376. Office phone: 3367124733.
What is Dr. James Freshwater's NPI?
Dr. James Freshwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255499737, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Freshwater accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Freshwater accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Freshwater commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.