Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jerd Poston, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Surfside Beach, SC

  • NPI 1720080971
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1651 Glenns Bay RD
Surfside Beach, SC 295754836
(843) 650-2400
fax (843) 650-2525
Mailing address
Po Box 15790
Surfside Beach, SC 295875790

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 2, 2008
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #694
Medicaid
SC #DO6946

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720080971. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
411
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$40,989
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 233 230 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 94 85 $85
92250 Photography of the retina 46 46 $35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 14 $120
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 11 11 $140
92134 Imaging of retina 11 11 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Surfside Beach Optometrist, average services per provider: 359. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$360
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lkc Technologies, INC. 1 $118.41
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $108.30
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $89.41
Abbvie INC. 1 $43.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$360

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
224
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$16,511
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 111 46 $2,313
Timolol Maleate Generic 70 22 $1,027
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 16 0 $8,240
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 16 15 $977
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 11 0 $3,955

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Jerd Poston's medical specialty?
Dr. Jerd Poston practices Optometrist in Surfside Beach, SC.
Where does Dr. Jerd Poston practice?
Dr. Jerd Poston practices at 1651 Glenns Bay RD, Surfside Beach, SC 295754836. Office phone: 8436502400.
What is Dr. Jerd Poston's NPI?
Dr. Jerd Poston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720080971, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jerd Poston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jerd Poston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jerd Poston 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.