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Dr. John T Bender , OD

Optometrist • Enterprise, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Bender, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Enterprise, AL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Bender delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1020-B BOLL WEEVIL CIR.

Dr. Bender accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1020-B Boll Weevil Cir

Enterprise, AL 363302733

Telephone 3343472732
Fax 3343472732
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Enterprise, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +14.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Enterprise, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bender (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Enterprise Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
406 397 $152.97 $106.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
297 158 $110.00 $77.28
92250 Photography of the retina
218 212 $80.00 $29.74
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
114 111 $155.00 $103.41
92134 Imaging of retina
103 87 $65.00 $33.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
84 84 $179.64 $127.52
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
48 29 $260.00 $89.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
44 43 $90.00 $52.08
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
22 11 $165.00 $89.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
21 18 $161.24 $109.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
18 17 $80.44 $47.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
13 13 $65.00 $29.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S671TA432

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1952926776

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 23, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 23, 2008

Registered at 1020-B BOLL WEEVIL CIR, ENTERPRISE, AL 363302733 (Tel: 3343472732)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 23, 2008

Registered at 201 W KINGSWOOD DR, ENTERPRISE, AL 363304145 (Tel: 3343476303)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 23, 2008

Recorded as JOHN BENDER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 23, 2008

Optometrist (License #S671TA432 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528032448
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 15, 2006
Last Update: January 23, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

201 W Kingswood Dr

Enterprise, AL 363304145

Phone: 3343476303

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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