Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Eckel, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Mint Hill, NC

  • NPI 1437585163
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7148 Lawyers RD
Mint Hill, NC 282273906
(704) 535-9252
Additional location
8316 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste. E
Charlotte, NC 282626702
(704) 547-1551
fax (704) 548-8017
Mailing address
8316 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste. E
Charlotte, NC 282626702

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 27, 2022
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2325

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437585163. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
190
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$17,747
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 68 42 $86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $144
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 21 20 $60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 20 20 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 18 18 $154
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 16 16 $27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 16 16 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$327
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 12 $232.99
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $37.00
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 1 $23.11
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $17.21
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $16.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$327

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
213
Patients
79
Total drug cost
$69,605
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 93 35 $1,790
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 31 19 $53,702
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Generic 29 25 $1,439
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 17 0 $11,298
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 16 0 $315
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 14 0 $888
Timolol Maleate Generic 13 0 $172

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Eckel's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Eckel practices Optometrist in Mint Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Stephen Eckel practice?
Dr. Stephen Eckel practices at 7148 Lawyers RD, Mint Hill, NC 282273906. Office phone: 7045359252.
What is Dr. Stephen Eckel's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Eckel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437585163, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Eckel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Eckel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Eckel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.