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DON V COVINGTON O.D.
NPI 1649240854
Optometrist in Rockingham, NC

Active since January 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
77.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
101 MEDICAL CIR, ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379(910) 997-4489(910) 895-7453 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2022, Apr 20, 2022, Apr 5, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Don V Covington O.d. NPPES

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

DON V COVINGTON O.D. (NPI 1649240854) is an individual optometrist in Rockingham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0961) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649240854
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDON V COVINGTONCredential: O.D.
Location Address101 MEDICAL CIRRockingham, NC 28379-5221
Mailing Address2170 Midland RdSouthern Pines, NC 28387-2999 · (910) 295-2100 · Fax (910) 295-3625
Phone(910) 997-4489
Fax(910) 895-7453
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1649240854 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 NC · 0961
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.
101 MEDICAL CIR, Rockingham, NC 28379
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Donald Van Covington Od

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid890915CNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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 (PECOS)

Don V Covington O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9638231905
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081219000501
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 6

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.

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.
232 services230 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
95 services77 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
26 services25 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
21 services19 patients
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.
17 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28379 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost25.42

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

AL H COVINGTON OD PA
Optometrist
101 MEDICAL CIR
ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379
Richmond County (910) 997-4489
CAROLINA EYE ASSOCIATES INC
Optometrist
101 MEDICAL CIR
ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379
Richmond County (910) 997-4489
AL H COVINGTON OD PA
Optometrist
101 MEDICAL CIR
ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379
Richmond County (910) 997-4489
ALONZO HOOK COVINGTON O.D.
Optometrist
101 MEDICAL CIR
ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379
Richmond County (910) 997-4489

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 Don Covington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Don Covington is 1649240854. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Donald Van Covington Od.

Where is Don Covington located?

Don Covington practices at 101 Medical Cir, Rockingham, NC 28379. The listed phone number is (910) 997-4489.

What is Don Covington's specialty?

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

Is Don Covington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Don Covington is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Don Covington accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 4 other insurers list Don Covington 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 Don Covington was last updated on March 25, 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.