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Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D

(Dr. Michael Richard Sigmon, O. D.)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern College of Optometry (1989)

2063 15th Avenue Place Se
Hickory, NC 28602

(828) 322-2606

Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D is an optometrist in Hickory, NC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D is affiliated with VISION FIRST OPTOMETRY PLLC.

Office Locations

2063 15th Avenue Place Se
Hickory, NC 28602

(828) 322-2606

(828) 322-3163

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	4843

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
eye procedures	5715

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	200

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	29
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
eye procedures	3633

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	205

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	36
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
eye procedures	3976

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	52
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
eye procedures	3431

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	183

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	34
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	4573

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	39
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	5329

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	35
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	6057

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	39
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
eye procedures	3254

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	285

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	164

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
eye procedures	2722

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	136

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated as an optometrist in Hickory, NC were eye procedures.

doctor visit	38
eye procedures	3983

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	158
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	25
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1989. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Southern College of Optometry (1989)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VISION FIRST OPTOMETRY PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D from all over the web to help you find the right in Hickory, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$354 Acuvue $354
Alcon Vision LLC	$169 iLux $45	DAILIES $40	TOTAL30 $37	PANOPTIX $36	MARLO $12
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$84 BioDfactor $84
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$78 CEQUA $67	XELPROS $11
Coopervision Inc.	$69 MyDay Contact Lens $69
Other	$314 BTOD $57	ForeseeHome $57	XIIDRA $49	Kahook Dual Blade $45	P200TxE $45	Other $60

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$929
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$57
Entertainment	$45
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Michael Sigmon's specialty is optometry (primary eye care). His average rating from his patients is 3.5 stars (out of 5).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Sigmon, OD, O D From 2012 - 2022

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