Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Peter Knowlton, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1740523604
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1637 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 294076282
(843) 884-2015
fax (843) 856-9944
Mailing address
2861 Tricom St
North Charleston, SC 294069172

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2022
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #51384

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740523604. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,772
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$478,220
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,196 1,116 $118
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 696 428 $84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 311 304 $34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 287 181 $37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 276 160 $477
92134 Imaging of retina 222 206 $38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 168 142 $83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 155 155 $139
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 137 102 $284
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 135 134 $58

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 312. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$616
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $120.62
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. 1 $118.51
ABBVIE INC. 5 $90.35
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $78.40
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 3 $62.76
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited 2 $39.24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $38.07
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $24.71
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $22.16
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $21.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$616

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,772
Patients
675
Total drug cost
$314,072
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 587 188 $11,848
Timolol Maleate Generic 178 61 $2,929
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 151 46 $6,542
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 144 107 $1,922
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 128 42 $72,475
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 89 25 $3,043
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 86 55 $4,196
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 86 45 $114,355
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 68 21 $1,991
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 52 15 $12,629

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Peter Knowlton's medical specialty?
Dr. Peter Knowlton practices Ophthalmology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Peter Knowlton practice?
Dr. Peter Knowlton practices at 1637 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 294076282. Office phone: 8438842015.
What is Dr. Peter Knowlton's NPI?
Dr. Peter Knowlton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740523604, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Peter Knowlton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Peter Knowlton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Peter Knowlton 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); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.