Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicolas Vu, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Lexington, NC

  • NPI 1518525401
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
504 E Center St
Lexington, NC 272924112
(336) 249-8901
fax (888) 868-8953

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 4, 2025
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2612

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518525401. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
66
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,100
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 55 51 $86
92250 Photography of the retina 11 11 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Lexington Optometrist, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$69
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Dompe US, INC. 1 $48.01
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $20.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$69

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
136
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$20,734
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 95 29 $2,075
Timolol Maleate Generic 16 0 $492
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 13 0 $148
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 12 0 $18,018

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicolas Vu's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicolas Vu practices Optometrist in Lexington, NC.
Where does Dr. Nicolas Vu practice?
Dr. Nicolas Vu practices at 504 E Center St, Lexington, NC 272924112. Office phone: 3362498901.
What is Dr. Nicolas Vu's NPI?
Dr. Nicolas Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518525401, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicolas Vu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicolas Vu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicolas Vu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.