Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicole Apple, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Southern Pines, NC
- NPI 1679821235
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.6 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2170 Midland RD
Southern Pines, NC 283872927
(910) 295-2100
fax (910) 295-3625 - Additional location
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1223 Carthage St
Sanford, NC 273308984
(919) 776-7549
fax (910) 774-3330
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 20, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2300
- Medicaid
- NC #1679821235
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679821235. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,989
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$150,927
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 432 | 316 | $87 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 248 | 247 | $121 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 240 | 192 | $39 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 213 | 188 | $34 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 160 | 128 | $54 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 158 | 150 | $60 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 146 | 139 | $122 | |
92020 |
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 126 | 123 | $27 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 104 | 94 | $86 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 67 | 67 | $144 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$143
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $100.00 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 1 | $28.21 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | 1 | $15.25 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,259
Patients
506
Total drug cost
$322,560
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 455 | 151 | $8,436 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 110 | 39 | $2,097 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 109 | 48 | $3,460 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 109 | 55 | $160,520 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 77 | 23 | $34,117 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 68 | 23 | $1,156 |
| Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) | Brand | 58 | 25 | $14,362 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 55 | 43 | $2,799 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 42 | 13 | $46,602 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 39 | 31 | $664 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicole Apple's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Apple practices Optometrist in Southern Pines, NC.
Where does Dr. Nicole Apple practice?
Dr. Nicole Apple practices at 2170 Midland RD, Southern Pines, NC 283872927. Office phone: 9102952100.
What is Dr. Nicole Apple's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Apple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679821235, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicole Apple accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Apple accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicole Apple commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.