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DR. MICHAEL D. FULFORD O.D.
NPI 1093734469
Optometrist in Aiken, SC

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
304 LAURENS ST NW, AIKEN, SC 29801(803) 649-9561(803) 649-2664 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Michael D. Fulford O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MICHAEL D. FULFORD O.D. (NPI 1093734469) is an individual optometrist in Aiken, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (0517) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093734469
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL D. FULFORDCredential: O.D.
Location Address304 LAURENS ST NWAiken, SC 29801-3997
Mailing Address304 Laurens St NwAiken, SC 29801-3997 · (803) 649-9561 · Fax (803) 649-2664
Phone(803) 649-9561
Fax(803) 649-2664
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 2012
✔ NPI 1093734469 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 0517
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
304 LAURENS ST NW, Aiken, SC 29801
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINT250179184SC
Other0596560001SC · Dmerc Number
Other410044189SC · Rr Medicare
MedicaidDA9643SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Michael D. Fulford O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7113084757
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090325000649
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Fulford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rural Health Services, Inc
0.6 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1000 CLYBURN PL
Aiken, SC 29801
NPI 1447530431 (803) 380-7000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MICHAEL D. FULFORD, PA
Optometrist
304 LAURENS ST NW
AIKEN, SC 29801
Aiken County (803) 649-9561

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Fulford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Fulford is 1093734469. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Michael Fulford located?

Michael Fulford practices at 304 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SC 29801. The listed phone number is (803) 649-9561.

What is Michael Fulford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Michael Fulford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Fulford is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Fulford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Fulford reassigns Medicare benefits to Rural Health Services, Inc (Aiken, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Fulford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Fulford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 1 other insurer list Michael Fulford as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Fulford was last updated on April 24, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.