Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Hypes, D.O.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1184064669
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
124 Sunset CT
West Columbia, SC 291692429
(803) 744-0155

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 4, 2025
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #81735

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184064669. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
14,168
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,312,270
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 6,660 24 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 1,819 677 $37
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 1,426 168 $845
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,046 279 $116
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg 935 57 $273
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 654 378 $82
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 511 34 $220
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 418 352 $116
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg 336 15 $190
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 152 152 $152

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in West Columbia Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 940. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,787
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, INC. 4 $2,348.56
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $142.63
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 1 $96.66
Abbvie INC. 3 $82.53
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $54.89
Alimera Sciences, INC. 2 $37.76
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $23.94

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,290
Food and Beverage
$497

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
555
Patients
330
Total drug cost
$24,476
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 154 109 $9,941
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 106 44 $2,563
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 76 38 $2,067
Ofloxacin Generic 76 71 $1,033
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 52 29 $1,307
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 40 21 $3,825
Latanoprost Generic 28 18 $884
Acetazolamide Generic 12 0 $579
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 11 0 $2,278

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Hypes's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Hypes practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Stephen Hypes practice?
Dr. Stephen Hypes practices at 124 Sunset CT, West Columbia, SC 291692429. Office phone: 8037440155.
What is Dr. Stephen Hypes's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Hypes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184064669, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Hypes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Hypes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Hypes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.