Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Covington, D.O.
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1093836215
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.6 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr
Wilmington, NC 284035345
(910) 763-3601
fax (910) 763-4608
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 26, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2009-00471
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093836215. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,786
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$443,917
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 753 | 730 | $123 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 453 | 255 | $485 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 323 | 321 | $45 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 258 | 258 | $158 | |
92025 |
Ct scan of cornea | 250 | 250 | $32 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 166 | 166 | $36 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 157 | 146 | $86 | |
66821 |
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 143 | 93 | $286 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 142 | 71 | $18 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 75 | 38 | $19 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Wilmington Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 940. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$959
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 28 | $520.96 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $124.46 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $75.40 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 1 | $72.95 | |
| RxSight INC | 2 | $44.81 | |
| Glaukos Corporation | 1 | $37.43 | |
| Ocular Therapeutix, INC. | 1 | $31.00 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 2 | $30.84 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $20.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
682
Patients
264
Total drug cost
$124,301
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 212 | 52 | $3,509 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 112 | 78 | $2,491 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 89 | 47 | $2,848 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 76 | 45 | $2,637 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 53 | 26 | $80,219 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 37 | 16 | $237 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $6,201 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $2,973 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $57 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $14,653 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Covington's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Covington practices Ophthalmology Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Covington practice?
Dr. Christopher Covington practices at 1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 284035345. Office phone: 9107633601.
What is Dr. Christopher Covington's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093836215, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Covington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Covington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Covington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.