Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

James H. Oakman, Jr.

MD · Ophthalmology · University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
210 FREEMAN FARM RD
Duncan, SC 29334
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 35+ Years Practicing
963
Medicare Patients / yr
11
Procedures Billed
35
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Oakman

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for South Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Oakman is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 29334, SC — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Oakman Does

Dr. Oakman served 963 Medicare patients across 1,056 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 57% below the average Ophthalmology in South Carolina (2,249 patients across 238 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)392387
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)167141
Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)138136
Imaging of optic nerve (92133)9190
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)8354

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Oakman billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Oakman is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

Greenville, SC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Oakman practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Oakman offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 210 FREEMAN FARM RD, Duncan, SC 29334
Phone: (864) 968-5123

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

30 min

Average commute time in this zip · 91% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

69.9279

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 29334, SC

If Dr. Oakman isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 29334, SC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Charles J. WoodyOptometry4702.7 mi
Craig B. PruittOptometry652.7 mi
John StewartOptometry7605.7 mi
Marvin S. McmeekinOptometry1.2K6.6 mi
Jeremy R. BurnsOptometry3867.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Oakman takes three steps:

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James H. Oakman, Jr.: Common Questions

Does Dr. Oakman accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Oakman is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Oakman depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 29334, SC →
Where is Dr. Oakman's office?
Dr. Oakman practices at 210 FREEMAN FARM RD, Duncan, SC 29334. Phone: (864) 968-5123.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Oakman accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (864) 968-5123 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 29334, SC to see available options.
Does Dr. Oakman offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Oakman as offering telehealth. Call the office at (864) 968-5123 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Oakman?
Dr. Oakman graduated in 1991 and has been practicing for approximately 35 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Oakman treated 963 Medicare patients across 11 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Oakman is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (864) 968-5123 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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