Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Don Covington, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Rockingham, NC

  • NPI 1649240854
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Medical Cir
Rockingham, NC 283795221
(910) 997-4489
fax (910) 895-7453
Additional location
310 N Green St
Wadesboro, NC 281701609
(704) 694-6799
fax (704) 694-9827
Mailing address
2170 Midland RD
Southern Pines, NC 283872999

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 25, 2024
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #0961
Medicaid
NC #890915C

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649240854. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
498
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$50,247
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 243 242 $121
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 135 108 $86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 48 42 $87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 27 25 $60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 27 27 $33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 18 18 $144

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Rockingham Optometrist, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$157
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $100.00
Dompe US, INC. 1 $41.33
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $15.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$157

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
617
Patients
198
Total drug cost
$85,751
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 222 65 $6,148
Timolol Maleate Generic 66 25 $941
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 42 0 $15,601
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 42 15 $21,486
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 31 0 $12,909
Ofloxacin Generic 27 24 $490
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 25 22 $370
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 24 0 $596
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 23 13 $3,126
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 23 13 $1,684

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Don Covington's medical specialty?
Dr. Don Covington practices Optometrist in Rockingham, NC.
Where does Dr. Don Covington practice?
Dr. Don Covington practices at 101 Medical Cir, Rockingham, NC 283795221. Office phone: 9109974489.
What is Dr. Don Covington's NPI?
Dr. Don Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649240854, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Don Covington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Don Covington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Don Covington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.