Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Fanelli, Optometrist
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1023144383
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5526B Carolina Beach RD
Wilmington, NC 284122606
(910) 452-7225
fax (910) 452-7229
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 3, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #1188
- Medicaid
- NC #7909273
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023144383. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,401
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$111,837
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 2,970 | 23 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 561 | 380 | $121 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 361 | 297 | $37 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 84 | 65 | $34 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 65 | 59 | $58 | |
92201 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | 61 | 50 | $23 | |
92284 |
Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | 53 | 53 | $43 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 53 | 36 | $85 | |
76512 |
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | 44 | 38 | $43 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 41 | 38 | $34 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 31 peers in Wilmington Optometrist, average services per provider: 270. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17,497
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topcon Healthcare, INC. | 4 | $17,182.53 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 1 | $112.79 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 1 | $67.65 | |
| Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, INC. | 1 | $65.04 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 1 | $54.70 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 1 | $14.06 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
404
Patients
140
Total drug cost
$69,429
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 129 | 38 | $2,374 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 74 | 29 | $1,072 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 42 | 12 | $26,195 |
| Fluorometholone | Generic | 39 | 19 | $3,224 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 26 | 0 | $479 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 21 | 19 | $1,112 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 20 | 11 | $28,530 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 16 | 0 | $733 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 13 | 12 | $130 |
| Travoprost | Generic | 13 | 0 | $5,082 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Fanelli's medical specialty?
Dr. James Fanelli practices Optometrist in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. James Fanelli practice?
Dr. James Fanelli practices at 5526B Carolina Beach RD, Wilmington, NC 284122606. Office phone: 9104527225.
What is Dr. James Fanelli's NPI?
Dr. James Fanelli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023144383, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Fanelli accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Fanelli accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Fanelli commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.