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DR. FRANCIS WESTON SHEALY III O.D.
NPI 1891780508
Optometrist in Charleston, SC

Active since September 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1251 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC 29407(843) 763-2270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Francis Weston Shealy Iii O.d. NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS WESTON SHEALY III O.D. (NPI 1891780508) is an individual optometrist in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1365) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891780508
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS WESTON SHEALY IIICredential: O.D.
Location Address1251 SAVANNAH HWYCharleston, SC 29407-7826
Mailing Address3010 Coopers Basin CirCharleston, SC 29414-8030 · (813) 431-6889
Phone(843) 763-2270
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2018
✔ NPI 1891780508 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 · 1365
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.
1251 SAVANNAH HWY, Charleston, SC 29407
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherAA44710381SC · Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana 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

Dr. Francis Weston Shealy Iii O.d. 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 ID941349799
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091208000306
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 3

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.
59 services58 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.
19 services19 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29407 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 2

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

AVONDALE EYE CARE
Optometrist
1251 SAVANNAH HWY
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 870-4073
SANJANA VITTA
Optometrist
1251 SAVANNAH HWY
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 890-8037

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 Francis Shealy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Shealy is 1891780508. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2005.

Where is Francis Shealy located?

Francis Shealy practices at 1251 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407. The listed phone number is (843) 763-2270.

What is Francis Shealy's specialty?

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

Is Francis Shealy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Shealy 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 Francis Shealy accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 5 other insurers list Francis Shealy 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 Francis Shealy was last updated on November 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.