Dr. Christopher C. Hinson
Dr. Christopher C. Hinson
Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

Dr. Christopher C. Hinson

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 28 years
  • Graduated from: Ohio State University - College Of Optometry
  • Graduation year: 1993
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1376582916

Dr. Christopher C. Hinson O.D.

Optometrist

He is located at 11 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, SC 29906. Can help patients with the following: Esotropia, Farsightedness, Macular Degeneration, Nearsightedness, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Pink Eye. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376582916. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 524-8302. He is affiliated with 2 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Christopher C. Hinson, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher C. Hinson.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher C. Hinson

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher C. Hinson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Network data as of Jun 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Direction Bronze 1 POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 2 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Gold POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Silver POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 4 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 6 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 5 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 40 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher C. Hinson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Christopher C. Hinson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: Georgia Eye Institute Of The Southeast, Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Shire North American Group $483
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America $312
Alcon $265

Other

Food and Beverage $2035
Promotional Speaking or Service $150

Studies

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Graduated in 1993

Affiliated practices

Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast
104 Charles Andrew Drive
Vidalia, 30474 GA
(912) 537-4447
Georgia Eye Institute
420 Gentilly Place
Statesboro, 30458 GA
(912) 489-3606

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher C. Hinson?

Dr. Christopher C. Hinson's office is located at 11 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, SC 29906.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher C. Hinson treat?

Dr. Christopher C. Hinson provides treatment for Esotropia, Farsightedness, Macular Degeneration, Nearsightedness, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Pink Eye. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Christopher C. Hinson have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Christopher C. Hinson is affiliated with Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Christopher C. Hinson accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?

Yes, Dr. Christopher C. Hinson is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.