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Active NPI 1073034898 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Andrew Ho , OD

Optometrist • Alabaster, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Ho, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Alabaster, AL. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2017, Dr. Ho delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 1ST ST N.

Dr. Ho is affiliated with Shepherd Eye Center Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 1st St N

Alabaster, AL 35007

Telephone 2059492020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Alabaster Optical, Inc. Facility NPI 1336236579

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Alabaster, AL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -10.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Alabaster, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ho (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Alabaster Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
526 518 $372.00 $121.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
161 156 $108.00 $35.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
151 151 $441.00 $143.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
141 126 $267.00 $88.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
128 108 $377.00 $124.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
106 99 $185.00 $62.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
98 93 $265.00 $86.75
92134 Imaging of retina
74 70 $119.00 $39.34
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
45 45 $34.00 $10.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
29 29 $167.00 $55.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
23 23 $492.00 $158.40
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
22 22 $81.00 $26.78
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
17 13 $71.82 $20.31
92025 Ct scan of cornea
12 11 $107.00 $35.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-05-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-D84-TA-A78

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 NV 1125

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1073034898 (NV)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Shepherd Eye Center Ltd

3575 Pecos Mcleod, Las Vegas, NV 891213803

Phone: 7027312088

Secondary Practice Locations

516 E Nizhoni Blvd

Gallup, NM 873015748

Phone: 5057221000

3575 Pecos Mcleod

Las Vegas, NV 891213803

Phone: 7027312088

2475 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste 120

Henderson, NV 890525946

Phone: 7027312088

2100 N Rampart Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 891287639

Phone: 7027312088

9100 W Post Rd

Las Vegas, NV 891482418

Phone: 7027312088

6850 N Durango Dr Ste 404

Las Vegas, NV 891494598

Phone: 7027312088

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1174559660

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1295738748

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1679458335

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1750601316

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2022

Optometrist (License #1125 in NV)

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2018

Registered at 300 1ST ST N, ALABASTER, AL 35007 (Tel: 2059492020)

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2018

Registered at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP, NM 87301 (Tel: 5057221000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2018

Optometrist (License #S-D84-TA-A78 in AL)

NPI Profile Active July 01, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 01, 2017

Registered at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP, NM 873015748 (Tel: 5057221000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2017

Registered at 1231 SANGSTER RD, GADSDEN, AL 359015559 (Tel: 2565040767)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 01, 2017

Recorded as JAMES HO, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2017

Optometrist (License #S-D84 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 01, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073034898
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 01, 2017
Last Update: May 18, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1231 Sangster Rd

Gadsden, AL 359015559

Phone: 2565040767

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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