Active NPI 1346262177 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Darlene Forsyth Harris , OD

Optometrist • Anniston, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darlene Harris, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Anniston, AL. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1980, Dr. Harris delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2937 MCCLELLAN BLVD.

Dr. Harris accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2937 Mcclellan Blvd

Anniston, AL 362012722

Telephone 2562352020

Fax 2562352018

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Darlene Forstyh Harris Od Facility NPI 1477738649

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Anniston, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

46 Yrs +22.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Anniston, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

16.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Harris (46 Years) 46 Yrs

Anniston Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	86	$129.66	$115.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	63	42	$95.08	$50.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$140.77	$139.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	67	$127.68	$116.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	47	$94.78	$51.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	25	15	$500.00	$99.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$150.00	$147.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	31	$75.00	$53.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$110.00	$108.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	40	$75.00	$53.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$109.33	$109.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$100.00	$100.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	30	$60.26	$42.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$100.00	$99.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$109.44	$103.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$80.00	$70.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	83	83	$100.00	$98.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	30	$55.00	$41.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$110.00	$108.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	19	$80.00	$69.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$80.00	$58.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$92.33	$90.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	63	45	$51.27	$38.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	41	$77.33	$64.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$102.71	$100.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$80.00	$56.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	99	98	$75.00	$73.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	81	44	$40.06	$37.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	33	20	$150.00	$111.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	27	$65.00	$63.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$85.00	$83.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	13	$80.00	$55.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S457TA301

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 2354, ANNISTON, AL 362022354 (Tel: 2562352020)

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2937 MCCLELLAN BLVD, ANNISTON, AL 362012722 (Tel: 2562352020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DARLENE HARRIS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #S457TA301 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346262177

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 24, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2354

Anniston, AL 362022354

Phone: 2562352020

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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