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MILLS VISION CARE, INC
NPI 1972717940
Optometrist in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since May 09, 2007
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588(843) 215-3000(843) 215-5310 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mills Vision Care, Inc NPPES

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

MILLS VISION CARE, INC (NPI 1972717940) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists John Michael Mills, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972717940
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameINLET OPTOMETRIC EYCARE, INC.
Location Address3013 NEWCASTLE LOOPMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-4502
Mailing Address4343 Cross Cut TrlMyrtle Beach, SC 29579-6904 · (843) 215-5300
Phone(843) 215-3000
Fax(843) 215-5310
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn Michael MillsOptometrist · (843) 215-5300
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2023
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1972717940 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 · 1324
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.
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMills Vision Care, Inc

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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)

Mills Vision Care, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mills Vision Care, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Katherine Hickman, OD
Optometry
NPI 1932094638
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 215-5300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
John Mills, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1730149964
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 215-3000
✔ 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 Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. is 1972717940. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007. The provider is doing business as Mills Vision Care, Inc.

Where is Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. located?

Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. is located at 3013 Newcastle Loop, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. The listed phone number is (843) 215-3000.

What is Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc.. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 1 other insurer list Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. 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 Inlet Optometric Eycare, Inc. was last updated on June 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.