Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alex McGaughy, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Little River, SC

  • NPI 1972982791
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
90 Cedar Light Ln
Little River, SC 295666978
(843) 280-8779
Additional location
401 79Th Ave N # 4310
Myrtle Beach, SC 295724310
(843) 449-7115

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 8, 2020
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #82084

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972982791. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,692
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$737,052
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,044 1,031 $120
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 577 369 $37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 548 315 $505
92134 Imaging of retina 475 459 $38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 471 460 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 433 347 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 409 383 $122
92250 Photography of the retina 403 398 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 361 350 $59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 201 201 $159

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Little River Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 369. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,195
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 12 $354.11
Alcon Vision LLC 8 $339.99
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 2 $139.00
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $67.23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 3 $63.06
Biotissue Holdings INC. 2 $61.45
Glaukos Corporation 1 $46.08
Coherus Biosciences INC. 1 $31.51
Thea Pharma INC. 1 $27.15
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $26.87
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited 1 $21.05
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $17.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,195

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,231
Patients
442
Total drug cost
$214,166
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 572 187 $13,657
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 154 60 $4,923
Timolol Maleate Generic 83 32 $2,348
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 65 18 $31,733
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 62 37 $103,730
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 48 17 $2,279
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 38 27 $1,327
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 34 0 $8,887
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 33 14 $16,234
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 28 14 $1,002

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alex McGaughy's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex McGaughy practices Ophthalmology Physician in Little River, SC.
Where does Dr. Alex McGaughy practice?
Dr. Alex McGaughy practices at 90 Cedar Light Ln, Little River, SC 295666978. Office phone: 8432808779.
What is Dr. Alex McGaughy's NPI?
Dr. Alex McGaughy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972982791, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex McGaughy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex McGaughy accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex McGaughy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.