Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Ledford, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Murrells Inlet, SC

  • NPI 1497060859
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
640 Morse Ave Unit 11
Murrells Inlet, SC 295765116
(843) 357-8096
fax (843) 357-8099
Mailing address
Po Box 4137
Murrells Inlet, SC 295762686

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 17, 2023
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #1665

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497060859. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,516
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$74,748
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 1,629 27 $3
92250 Photography of the retina 375 366 $35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 182 182 $140
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 115 88 $85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 112 107 $118
92134 Imaging of retina 32 25 $37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 30 25 $120
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $102
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 13 13 $117
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 12 12 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 243. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$510
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
LKC Technologies, Inc. 1 $118.42
Optos, Inc. 2 $112.86
Amgen Inc. 1 $103.43
ABBVIE INC. 1 $43.44
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2 $41.52
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $23.27
Notal Vision, Inc. 1 $19.72
CooperVision Inc. 1 $17.27
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $15.84
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 1 $14.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$397
Entertainment
$113

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
219
Patients
102
Total drug cost
$29,819
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 99 26 $2,673
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 54 50 $3,012
Timolol Maleate Generic 17 0 $412
Azithromycin Generic 15 14 $53
Ofloxacin Generic 12 12 $245
Cyclosporine Generic 11 0 $5,667
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 11 0 $17,758

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Ledford's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ledford practices Optometrist in Murrells Inlet, SC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ledford practice?
Dr. Joseph Ledford practices at 640 Morse Ave Unit 11, Murrells Inlet, SC 295765116. Office phone: 8433578096.
What is Dr. Joseph Ledford's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ledford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497060859, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ledford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ledford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Ledford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.