Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Nishek, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Denver, NC

  • NPI 1477534253
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
324 N Highway 16
Denver, NC 280378012
(704) 483-2263
fax (704) 483-6136

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 4, 2012
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1819
Medicaid
NC #89093MV

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477534253. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
984
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,629
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 320 239 $118
92250 Photography of the retina 172 149 $33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 94 40 $28
92285 Photography of content of eyes 76 52 $21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 70 45 $83
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 62 62 $114
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 50 17 $22
92134 Imaging of retina 47 43 $36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 37 23 $98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 33 29 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$512
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 6 $301.87
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 3 $124.04
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $32.74
Optos, Inc. 1 $25.73
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $14.74
CooperVision Inc. 1 $13.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$487
Entertainment
$26

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
634
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$196,407
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 161 36 $3,706
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 95 16 $37,193
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 78 22 $59,121
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 48 13 $2,137
Restasis Multidose (Cyclosporine) Brand 43 0 $39,496
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 28 27 $375
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 26 0 $19,526
Timolol Maleate Generic 24 0 $127
Fluorometholone Generic 23 13 $1,939
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 21 0 $262

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Nishek's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Nishek practices Optometrist in Denver, NC.
Where does Dr. Brian Nishek practice?
Dr. Brian Nishek practices at 324 N Highway 16, Denver, NC 280378012. Office phone: 7044832263.
What is Dr. Brian Nishek's NPI?
Dr. Brian Nishek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477534253, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Nishek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Nishek accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Nishek commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.