Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Sappenfield, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1639161862
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4102 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 277042122
(919) 595-2000
fax (919) 595-2190

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2017
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #29505
Medicaid
NC #8974496

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639161862. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,014
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$659,932
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 614 56 $871
67028 Injection of drug into eye 416 68 $107
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 369 365 $119
92134 Imaging of retina 324 179 $38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 147 94 $85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 43 31 $53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $158
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 26 $121
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 23 23 $35
92228 Imaging of retina with remote review by physician 14 14 $28

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Durham Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 1,016. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
857
Patients
190
Total drug cost
$88,013
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 285 66 $5,809
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 166 52 $6,324
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 87 22 $9,333
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 77 26 $2,356
Timolol Maleate Generic 46 13 $455
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 28 11 $26,953
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 26 0 $664
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 23 0 $6,817
Atropine Sulfate Generic 22 0 $840
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 20 0 $6,597

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. David Sappenfield's medical specialty?
Dr. David Sappenfield practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. David Sappenfield practice?
Dr. David Sappenfield practices at 4102 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 277042122. Office phone: 9195952000.
What is Dr. David Sappenfield's NPI?
Dr. David Sappenfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639161862, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. David Sappenfield commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178); Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS 67028); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.