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Columbia - CMS NPI registry, August 2026

Eye Doctors in Columbia, SC: 103 Registered Practices

103 eye care organizations on the South Carolina side of the Columbia metropolitan statistical area area hold a current NPI in the August 2026 CMS file: 78 optometry practices (76 percent) and 25 ophthalmology practices. They spread across 13 cities, led by Columbia (63), Lexington (10), Camden (6) and West Columbia (5). The metro covers 5 counties including Fairfield County, Kershaw County and Lexington County. 19 records were refreshed by the practice in 2024 or later and 66 have not been updated since before 2020.

Booking here: 76 percent of Columbia records are optometry practices, which is the side of the market that does routine exams at $120 to $200 without insurance. The 25 ophthalmology practices are physician offices and price accordingly, at $150 to $300 or more. (DBA) H. Rubin Vision Center and Sansbury Vision Services LLC run multiple offices in this metro, so one price check usually covers all of them.

Registered practices
103
9 with a profile page
Optometry
78
76% of this metro
Ophthalmology
25
1 register a subspecialty
Cities covered
13
5 counties
Address matched
87%
rest placed at a ZIP code centroid

What an eye exam costs around Columbia

No prices exist in the NPI registry, so treat the list below as a call sheet rather than a quote sheet. Nationally this site puts an eye exam at about $136 without insurance and around $25 with a vision plan.

America's Best (3 records) is registered in this metro, and retail optical is the $50 to $110 end of the range. Independent optometry runs $120 to $200, and a comprehensive exam is $100 to $250.

Where the practices are

CityPracticesOptometryOphthalmology
Columbia634815
Lexington1073
Camden642
West Columbia532
Irmo431
Blythewood330
Chapin330
Leesville321
Batesburg211
Cayce110
Cayce West Columbia110
Saluda110
Winnsboro110

City is the free-text value the practice entered in the registry. Every city in this table sits inside the Columbia metropolitan statistical area area as defined by the Census 2023 delineation.

Every registered practice in Columbia

Ordered by city, then by name. Names in blue have a profile page with the full registry record and the nearest alternatives.

PracticeCityRegistered asPhone on recordRecord updated
Carolina Cataract ClinicBatesburgOphthalmology(803) 788-2276July 2008
Rufus B AntleyBatesburgOptometry(803) 532-9870August 2012
Advanced Family Eye Care, LLCBlythewoodOptometry(614) 425-0758October 2014
Blythewood Eye Care
Registered as Dr. Sara Beaver, LLC
BlythewoodOptometry(803) 714-1116November 2021
Plaxico Eye Care, LLC.BlythewoodOptometry(803) 714-1116December 2012
(DBA) H. Rubin Vision Center
Registered as East Coast Optometric, Inc.
CamdenOptometry(803) 424-2020November 2010
Camden Eye Care Center
Registered as Theodore G. Crook Inc.
CamdenOptometry(803) 424-1142August 2008
Camden Optical Shop
Registered as Skufca Enterprises LLC
CamdenOphthalmology(803) 432-6765November 2010
Dr. Amy Gower LLCCamdenOptometry(803) 425-9657August 2008
Folline Vision Center 5
Registered as Folline Opticians Inc
CamdenOptometry(803) 432-2573March 2008
Sentinel Health Partners, PACamdenOphthalmology(803) 432-9874October 2007
Eye Associates of Cayce West ColumbiaCayceOptometry(803) 794-4444August 2020
Eye Associates of Lexington
Registered as Eye Associates of Cayce - West Columbia
Cayce West ColumbiaOptometry(803) 794-4444August 2020
Eye Care Associates of SC LLCChapinOptometry(843) 851-1037April 2026
Eye Care Center
Registered as Branch & Stafford Optometric Associates, PA
ChapinOptometry(803) 345-3170August 2008
Vital Eyes LLCChapinOptometry(803) 930-0036September 2024
(DBA) H Rubin Vision Center
Registered as East Coast Optometric, Inc.
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 787-3080November 2010
(DBA) H. Rubin Vision Center
Registered as East Coast Optometric, Inc.
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 788-8204November 2010
(DBA) H. Rubin Vision Center
Registered as East Coast Optometric, Inc.
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 776-5275November 2010
20/20 Vision, LLCColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 748-9994May 2015
360CARE LLCColumbiaOptometry(502) 244-2420August 2025
Advantage Eye Care
Registered as Carolina Cataract Clinic
ColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 788-2276January 2022
Aeg South Carolina Professional PCColumbiaOptometry(803) 217-2550May 2025
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Registered as National Vision Inc
America's Best
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 704-6635June 2025
Andrew H. Woldorf MDColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 790-9002May 2008
Apex Eyecare
Registered as Apex Eyecare LLC
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 622-2058February 2012
Bagga Optometry LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 732-6230November 2025
Branch & Stafford Optometric Associates, PAColumbiaOptometry(803) 781-2212April 2018
Bryan Eye Clinic, P.A.ColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 888-2370April 2022
Candela Eye Care
Registered as Jaap Inc
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 790-1849September 2010
Carolina Clear Vision LLCColumbiaOptometry(839) 292-6879February 2026
Carolina Eye Clinic LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 799-7358June 2026
Carolina Glaucoma and Vision CenterColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 789-4144September 2009
Carolina Retina Center P.A.ColumbiaRetina(803) 736-7200August 2017
Clarkson Optometric Clinic
Registered as Zack C Clarkson Jr LLC
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 254-4951May 2008
Columbia Eye ClinicColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 252-8566September 2020
Desautels Family Eye Care LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 875-7145June 2023
Devine Eyes IncColumbiaOptometry(803) 376-4545March 2018
Dr Dorothy Park & Associates
Registered as Park & Phillips Eye Care PA
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 254-6306February 2008
Drs Eyecare, Inc.ColumbiaOptometry(803) 779-1001November 2012
Drs Eyecare, Inc.ColumbiaOptometry(803) 741-2010October 2015
Eddis Ophthalmic Services, LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 760-7082August 2015
Eye Consultants LLCColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 799-9919October 2021
Eye on Gervais
Registered as Loftis & Associates, PA
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 799-2020June 2008
Eye on the Dream
Registered as Loftis & Associates, PA
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 254-5638June 2008
Eye Physicians and Surgeons of ColumbiaColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 256-7494March 2024
Eyeco
Registered as Look, PC
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 419-8907April 2014
Eyes on the Lake LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 575-0723July 2023
Family Optometric Associates P.C.ColumbiaOptometry(803) 790-1849February 2021
Focus Eye Care
Registered as Focus Eye Care Center, PC
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 732-4099June 2026
Focus Eye Care Center, PCColumbiaOptometry(803) 788-1597June 2026
Folline Vision Center #1
Registered as Folline Opticians Inc
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 779-7783March 2008
Folline Vision Center #2
Registered as Folline Opticians Inc
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 790-0902March 2008
Folline Vision Center 3
Registered as Eyewear Inc
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 772-9229March 2008
H. Rubin Vision Center
Registered as East Coast Optometric, Inc
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 798-2290October 2010
H. Rubin Vision Center
Registered as East Coast Optometric, Inc.
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 779-9313October 2010
Healthy Eyes on Pickens
Registered as Healthy Eyes Vision Group LLC
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 665-3269June 2020
Homebound Eye Care, LtdColumbiaOptometry(812) 322-6950November 2009
In Focus Eye Care Inc.ColumbiaOptometry(803) 790-1849June 2013
Ingram Comprehensive Eye Care PAColumbiaOptometry(803) 782-7080August 2020
Irmo Eye CenterColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 781-7950August 2020
Mason Family Vision, P.C.ColumbiaOptometry(803) 865-5520February 2025
Midlands Vision Associates, PCColumbiaOptometry(803) 750-4949April 2008
Palmetto Eye AssociatesColumbiaOptometry(803) 758-0058January 2008
Palmetto Eye Care
Registered as Ronald D. Zuba PA
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 732-4166October 2011
Palmetto Health - University of South Carolina Medical GroupColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 434-2020May 2018
Palmetto Health Ophthalmology
Registered as Palmetto Health
ColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 434-2020September 2014
Palmetto Optometry Associates, PAColumbiaOptometry(803) 865-1211August 2011
Palmetto State Eyecare, LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 767-9964December 2010
S & S Eyecare LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 348-7288June 2014
Sansbury Vision Services LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 788-1335May 2017
Sansbury Vision Services LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 217-2550April 2017
Sansbury Vision Services LLCColumbiaOptometry(803) 781-2123May 2017
The Eye Center PAColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 256-0641January 2008
University Specialty Clinics - OphthalmologyColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 434-6836February 2014
University Specialty Clinics - OphthalmologyColumbiaOptometry(803) 434-6836November 2013
Vista Optical in Select Military Exchanges
Registered as National Vision, Inc.
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 787-6670February 2026
Vista Vision
Registered as Insyte LLC
ColumbiaOptometry(803) 257-4951March 2014
Willie L Boyd MDColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 771-6277December 2013
Drs Eyecare IncIrmoOptometry(803) 750-6600September 2025
Irmo Primary Eyecare
Registered as Irmo Primary Eyecare LLC
IrmoOptometry(803) 740-2635February 2018
Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.IrmoOphthalmology(803) 359-8777April 2026
Sansbury Vision Services LLCIrmoOptometry(803) 781-2123April 2017
Focus Eye Care Center, PCLeesvilleOptometry(803) 582-7999June 2026
Loftis and Associates P.aLeesvilleOptometry(803) 582-7999October 2013
Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.LeesvilleOphthalmology(803) 532-3203June 2009
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Registered as National Vision Inc
America's Best
LexingtonOptometry(803) 821-7156December 2020
Bright Sight Eyecare IncLexingtonOptometry(803) 356-1414March 2015
Cardinal Vision
Registered as Cardinal Vision LLC
LexingtonOphthalmology(803) 999-3937April 2026
Columbia Eye Clinic PALexingtonOphthalmology(803) 806-0080September 2020
Envision Family Eyecare,llcLexingtonOptometry(803) 351-9132July 2008
Eye Associates of Lexington, Inc.LexingtonOptometry(803) 359-2294January 2010
Eye Care of LexingtonLexingtonOptometry(803) 359-2110January 2008
Eyes on Sunset
Registered as Collective Eyecare LLC
LexingtonOptometry(803) 265-2744October 2025
Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.LexingtonOphthalmology(803) 359-8777October 2007
Sansbury Vision Services LLCLexingtonOptometry(803) 957-8565May 2017
Saluda Vision Center
Registered as Rufus B. Antley, O.D.
SaludaOptometry(864) 445-9667April 2008
(DBA) H. Rubin Vision Center
Registered as East Coast Optometric, Inc.
West ColumbiaOptometry(803) 739-8254November 2010
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Registered as National Vision Inc
America's Best
West ColumbiaOptometry(803) 704-7583October 2023
Lexington Health Eye Care Associates
Registered as Lexington Health, Inc
West ColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 791-2000July 2026
Palmetto Retina Center LLCWest ColumbiaOphthalmology(803) 931-0077December 2020
Vision Therapy Institute
Registered as Vision Therapy Institute of SC
West ColumbiaOptometry(803) 732-4099August 2021
Eye Associates of WinnsboroWinnsboroOptometry(803) 635-6496March 2014

Phone numbers are the practice location numbers on the NPI record. They are self-reported, CMS does not verify them, and 66 of these records have not been updated since before 2020. An NPI does not mean the practice is licensed: that is a matter for the South Carolina licensing boards.

Groups with more than one office here

Practice groupOffices in this metro
(DBA) H. Rubin Vision Center7
Sansbury Vision Services LLC5
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses4
Folline Vision Center 53
Drs Eyecare, Inc.3
Focus Eye Care3
Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.3
Carolina Cataract Clinic2
Eye Associates of Cayce West Columbia2
Eye Care Center2
Columbia Eye Clinic2
Eye on Gervais2
University Specialty Clinics - Ophthalmology2

Nearby metro areas

Sumter, SC (13)Orangeburg, SC (10)Augusta-Richmond County, SC (21)Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, SC (50)Greenwood, SC (11)Florence, SC (22)All South Carolina practices

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Source and provenance. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), NPI data dissemination file, August 2026 (August 2026, published August 2026 file). CMS NPI downloadable files. Licence: US federal public data, FOIA-disclosable, no charge; CMS deactivated-NPI display guidance honoured. NPI registry records from the CMS NPPES monthly file. An NPI is a billing identifier, not a licence: CMS does not verify that the holder is licensed or credentialed. Registry contact details are self-reported and are often years out of date. This directory lists organizations only. Individual practitioner records are never published here.

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Updated 2026-07-06