Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Kirby accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Kirby accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Thomas R. Kirby see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 383 Original Medicare patients and 1,334 services for Thomas R. Kirby. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Kirby's NPI number?
- 1265484737. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Thomas R. Kirby, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 383 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,334 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)393 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)259 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)138 services
- Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (92273)105 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)81 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes51%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Kirby is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2183 James B White N HwyWhiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641‑0011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Kirby as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Vision Center Od PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Vision Center Od PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265484737 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians