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Ophthalmology

Victor T. Copeland, MD

Works at hospitals in Athens, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Victor T. Copeland, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2705 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA 30607. Phone: (706) 543-3200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Victor T. Copeland had 931 Original Medicare patients and 16,873 services. NPI 1811125610. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2705 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA 30607 · Directions
  • Phone: (706) 543‑3200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Athens Retina Center PC
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Victor T. Copeland, 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 Victor T. Copeland accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Victor T. Copeland 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 Victor T. Copeland see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 931 Original Medicare patients and 16,873 services for Victor T. Copeland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Victor T. Copeland's NPI number?
1811125610. 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 Victor T. Copeland, 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 patients931
Services billed to Medicare16,873
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)8,280 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)2,096 services
  3. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,608 services
  4. Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,400 services
  5. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,293 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%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%

Hospitals where Victor T. Copeland works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Victor T. Copeland at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Victor T. Copeland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Victor T. Copeland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Athens Retina Center PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Athens

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Athens, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Athens Retina Center PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811125610
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians