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Active NPI 1679654180 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven P Milella , OD

Optometrist • Bluffton, SC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Milella, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bluffton, SC. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Milella delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10 WILLIAM POPE DR.

Dr. Milella is affiliated with Carolina Eyecare Physicians Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10 William Pope Dr

Bluffton, SC 299097549

Telephone 9414882020
Fax 8437051512
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sungate Dermatology Facility NPI 1245675636

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bluffton, SC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +13.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
20 Specialists

Practicing in Bluffton, SC (788 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Milella (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Bluffton Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License SC 1590

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY VUT005016

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carolina Eyecare Physicians Llc

10 William Pope Dr, Bluffton, SC 299097550

Phone: 8888561878

Secondary Practice Locations

3095 Harlem Rd

Cheektowaga, NY 142252500

Phone: 7168968831

3 Malphrus Rd

Bluffton, SC 299106635

Phone: 8438379222

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

26 Associated Practitioners
Shannon Bednarz , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023519246

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1124311311

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Priya Mathews , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1124398102

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134114259

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

George Hurwitz

Optometrist

NPI 1144887357
Dr. John Fezza , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1184715187

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 18, 2026

Registered at 10 WILLIAM POPE DR, BLUFFTON, SC 299097549 (Tel: 9414882020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 18, 2026

Optometrist (License #VUT005016 in NY)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 14, 2025

Optometrist (License #1590 in SC)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3095 HARLEM RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 142252500 (Tel: 7168968831)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 3095 HARLEM RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 142252500 (Tel: 7168968831)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEVEN MILELLA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #VUT005016 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679654180
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 18, 2006
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3095 Harlem Rd

Cheektowaga, NY 142252500

Phone: 7168968831

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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