CAUGH EYE CARE
NPI 1881738862
Optometrist in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Q: What is Caugh Eye Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caugh Eye Care is 1881738862. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2007.

Q: What is Caugh Eye Care's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caugh Eye Care was last updated on October 10, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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 February 16, 2007

550 HIGHWAY 17 N, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29582(843) 281-8181(843) 281-9009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Caugh Eye Care NPPES

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

CAUGH EYE CARE (NPI 1881738862) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Kurtis C Caugh, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881738862

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameCAUGH EYE CARE

Location Address550 HIGHWAY 17 NNorth Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-2904

Mailing AddressPo Box 761Little River, SC 29566-0761 · (843) 281-8181 · Fax (843) 281-9009

Phone(843) 281-8181

Fax(843) 281-9009

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialKurtis C CaughOwner · (843) 281-8181

Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 2007

✔ NPI 1881738862 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 · 11841

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.

550 HIGHWAY 17 N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU90591SC

MedicaidDA9738SC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Caugh Eye Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Caugh Eye Care, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Kurtis Caugh, OD

Optometry

NPI 1386759868

550 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

(843) 281-8181

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Caugh Eye Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caugh Eye Care is 1881738862. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2007.

Where is Caugh Eye Care located?

Caugh Eye Care is located at 550 Highway 17 N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. The listed phone number is (843) 281-8181.

What is Caugh Eye Care's specialty?

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

Is Caugh Eye Care enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caugh Eye Care is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Caugh Eye Care?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Caugh Eye Care. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Caugh Eye Care accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Caugh Eye Care 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 Caugh Eye Care was last updated on October 10, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.