Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Pinkston, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Optometrist · Waynesville, NC

  • NPI 1427313568
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1604 Sulphur Springs RD
Waynesville, NC 287864117
(828) 456-8361
fax (828) 452-4527

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2464 · Georgia #OPT002704 · Florida #OPC4879

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427313568. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
298
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$24,298
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 104 99 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 66 52 $121
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 33 29 $34
92134 Imaging of retina 28 25 $38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 20 18 $59
92285 Photography of content of eyes 20 15 $21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $158
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 210. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$304
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $116.20
Topcon Healthcare, Inc. 2 $107.12
CooperVision Inc. 1 $65.07
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $15.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$304

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
144
Patients
32
Total drug cost
$11,124
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 66 21 $1,526
Timolol Maleate Generic 43 11 $1,102
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 23 0 $437
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 12 0 $8,059

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Pinkston's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Pinkston practices Optometrist in Waynesville, NC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Pinkston practice?
Dr. Thomas Pinkston practices at 1604 Sulphur Springs RD, Waynesville, NC 287864117. Office phone: 8284568361.
What is Dr. Thomas Pinkston's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Pinkston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427313568, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Pinkston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Pinkston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Pinkston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.