Active NPI 1265407563 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James A. Begun , OD

Optometrist • Hoover, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Begun, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Hoover, AL. Practice services are available at 1598 MONTGOMERY HWY under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient outpatient office visit, established 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

1598 Montgomery Hwy

Hoover, AL 352164525

Telephone 2059792020

Fax 2059786487

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Schaeffer Eye Center Inc Facility NPI 1093914244

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hoover, AL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 16.2 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

34 Specialists

Practicing in Hoover, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$120.00	$56.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	13	$120.31	$57.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	11	$75.00	$53.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$132.73	$118.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	18	$117.75	$58.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$130.00	$119.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$75.00	$53.30
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$95.00	$35.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$124.00	$119.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$120.00	$58.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	38	33	$120.00	$58.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	29	28	$120.00	$117.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	20	$75.00	$32.19
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$105.00	$43.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$105.00	$68.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	47	45	$118.71	$113.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	33	$98.07	$65.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	35	$104.64	$57.34
92250 Photography of the retina	21	20	$105.00	$47.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	13	$65.36	$31.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	49	42	$60.57	$52.45
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	36	35	$115.45	$106.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	28	$66.99	$62.83
92250 Photography of the retina	25	25	$72.95	$55.17
92134 Imaging of retina	15	11	$42.15	$33.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$41.26	$30.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL R-143-TA-617

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Al Board Of Optometry

R-143-TA-617 (AL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Mark Schaeffer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1194005850

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Felix Duarte , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1245076686

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jonathan Gravlee , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1245886837

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jeremy Barron , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1508215153

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. David King , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1548236326

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jack Schaeffer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1598730582

Doctor of Optometry

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 April 22, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2010

Registered at 1598 MONTGOMERY HWY, HOOVER, AL 352164525 (Tel: 2059792020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 1310, TRUSSVILLE, AL 351736102 (Tel: 2056612080)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 22, 2010

Recorded as JAMES BEGUN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2010

Optometrist (License #R-143-TA-617 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265407563

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 21, 2006

Last Update: March 07, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1310

Trussville, AL 351736102

Phone: 2056612080

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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