Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clarence Loftis, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1518925791
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1219 Lincoln St
Columbia, SC 292013135
(803) 799-2020
fax (803) 799-2035

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 8, 2008
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #636 · Kentucky #0916D
Medicaid
SC #D06363

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518925791. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
464
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$39,764
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 180 173 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 88 52 $85
92250 Photography of the retina 64 60 $34
92134 Imaging of retina 48 47 $38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 24 24 $140
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 22 13 $94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 22 18 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 16 13 $58

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$301
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 1 $146.75
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $136.25
CooperVision Inc. 1 $18.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$301

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
69
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$1,261
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 49 13 $948
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 20 16 $313

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Clarence Loftis's medical specialty?
Dr. Clarence Loftis practices Optometrist in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Clarence Loftis practice?
Dr. Clarence Loftis practices at 1219 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 292013135. Office phone: 8037992020.
What is Dr. Clarence Loftis's NPI?
Dr. Clarence Loftis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518925791, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clarence Loftis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clarence Loftis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clarence Loftis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.