ATHENA MARGARITA MEARS OD
NPI 1598427155
Optometrist - Vision Therapy in Greenville, SC

Q: What is Athena Mears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athena Mears is 1598427155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2021.

Q: What is Athena Mears's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Vision Therapy, with taxonomy code 152WV0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Athena Mears was last updated on June 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since October 12, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3900 S HIGHWAY 14 BLDG D, GREENVILLE, SC 29615(864) 235-5335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2024, May 2, 2023, Oct 12, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Athena Margarita Mears Od NPPES

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

ATHENA MARGARITA MEARS OD (NPI 1598427155) is an individual vision therapy provider in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2376) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598427155

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152WV0400X

Provider Legal NameATHENA MARGARITA MEARSCredential: OD

Location Address3900 S HIGHWAY 14 BLDG DGreenville, SC 29615-7110

Mailing Address3900 S Highway 14 Ste DGreenville, SC 29615-7110 · (864) 235-5335

Phone(864) 235-5335

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2024

✔ NPI 1598427155 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Vision TherapyEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152WV0400X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 2376

Definition

Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.

3900 S HIGHWAY 14 BLDG D, Greenville, SC 29615

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Athena Margarita Mears Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244605053

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230410001608

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

13 services13 patients

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29615 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.

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 Athena Mears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athena Mears is 1598427155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2021.

Where is Athena Mears located?

Athena Mears practices at 3900 S Highway 14 Bldg D, Greenville, SC 29615. The listed phone number is (864) 235-5335.

What is Athena Mears's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Vision Therapy, with taxonomy code 152WV0400X.

Is Athena Mears enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Athena Mears is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Athena Mears accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Athena Mears 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 Athena Mears was last updated on June 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.