Active NPI 1306156484 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa Gibson Shotts , OD

Optometrist • Hamilton, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Shotts, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Hamilton, AL. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Shotts delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1925 MILITARY ST S.

Dr. Shotts does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

1925 Military St S

Hamilton, AL 355706674

Telephone 2059217426

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dr Larry Carter Optometrist Pa Facility NPI 1982888426

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hamilton, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -3.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.3 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Hamilton, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

10.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shotts (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Hamilton Specialty Average (19.3 Years) 19.3 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	792	18	$8.52	$3.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	75	73	$105.25	$103.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$125.00	$123.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	18	$80.00	$78.15
92250 Photography of the retina	20	20	$68.00	$31.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$108.08	$104.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,637	16	$3.97	$1.49
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	75	73	$101.59	$100.41
92250 Photography of the retina	49	49	$68.00	$32.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$106.82	$105.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	29	$100.67	$99.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	26	$80.00	$78.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,261	11	$2.38	$0.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	641	11	$7.02	$3.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	66	66	$97.36	$96.33
92250 Photography of the retina	64	64	$68.02	$34.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	46	$94.64	$94.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$96.57	$95.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	27	$81.66	$80.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$96.14	$95.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	653	17	$11.49	$4.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	76	$94.00	$94.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$94.00	$94.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	24	$74.04	$74.04
92250 Photography of the retina	26	26	$67.88	$36.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$94.00	$94.00

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	63	62	$94.00	$93.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	20	$70.00	$69.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$94.00	$93.95

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	118	117	$94.00	$92.77
92250 Photography of the retina	48	48	$68.00	$46.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	24	$225.00	$119.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	31	$70.00	$69.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$94.00	$92.74

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	113	112	$94.00	$92.25
92250 Photography of the retina	39	39	$68.00	$52.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	36	$70.00	$67.76
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	32	20	$225.00	$119.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$94.00	$92.76

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	64	64	$94.00	$92.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	19	$70.00	$67.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$94.00	$92.58
92250 Photography of the retina	20	20	$68.00	$59.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	18	13	$225.00	$119.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-12

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-C36-TA-873

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 MS 823

Secondary Practice Locations

13675 Highway 43

Russellville, AL 356532831

Phone: 2563321712

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Larry Carter , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1518949205

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 1807, HAMILTON, AL 355701807 (Tel: 2059217426)

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NPI Profile Active January 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2017

Registered at 1925 MILITARY ST S, HAMILTON, AL 355706674 (Tel: 2059217426)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2017

Registered at 241 BAMA RD, HAMILTON, AL 35570 (Tel: 2054125509)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2017

Recorded as MELISSA SHOTTS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2017

Optometrist (License #823 in MS)

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NPI Profile Active May 16, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 16, 2012

Registered at 301 COX CREEK PKWY, FLORENCE, AL 356301574 (Tel: 2567600450)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 16, 2012

Registered at 301 COX CREEK PKWY, FLORENCE, AL 356301574 (Tel: 2567600450)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 16, 2012

Recorded as MELISSA SHOTTS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 16, 2012

Optometrist (License #S-C36-TA-873 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 07, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306156484

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 07, 2010

Last Update: February 12, 2020

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1807

Hamilton, AL 355701807

Phone: 2059217426

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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