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Optometry

Robert N. Williams Jr., OD

Sees patients in Myrtle Beach, SC · Wilmington, NC · South Carolina, North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Robert N. Williams Jr., OD is an optometrist at 4885 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. Phone: (843) 293-8101. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert N. Williams Jr. had 611 Original Medicare patients and 1,785 services. NPI 1417933078. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 4885 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (843) 293‑8101
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Socastee Eye Clinic Inc
  • Optometry school: Pennsylvania College Of Optometry · graduated 1972 (54 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert N. Williams Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Robert N. Williams Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert N. Williams Jr. 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 Robert N. Williams Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 611 Original Medicare patients and 1,785 services for Robert N. Williams Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert N. Williams Jr.'s NPI number?
1417933078. 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 Robert N. Williams Jr., 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 patients611
Services billed to Medicare1,785
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of the retina (92250)652 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)516 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)142 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)109 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)89 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Anxiety21%

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert N. Williams Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert N. Williams Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Socastee Eye Clinic Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Myrtle Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Socastee Eye Clinic Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolPennsylvania College Of Optometry
Graduation year1972 (54 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417933078
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians