Active NPI 1730620519 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Veronica M Ferris-Metzger , OD

Optometrist • Mobile, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Veronica Ferris-Metzger, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Mobile, AL. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Dr. Ferris-Metzger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2880 DAUPHIN ST.

Dr. Ferris-Metzger is affiliated with Premier Health Management Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2880 Dauphin St

Mobile, AL 366062457

Telephone 2514731900

Fax 2514708943

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Premier Health Management, Inc. Facility NPI 1538154760

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Mobile, AL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs -17.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.4 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

41 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

12.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ferris-Metzger (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Mobile Specialty Average (26.4 Years) 26.4 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	20	19	$135.60	$119.20

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	59	49	$130.00	$118.66
92134 Imaging of retina	18	18	$113.00	$35.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$90.00	$80.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$116.00	$57.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$113.00	$32.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$126.00	$117.48

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	83	66	$130.00	$120.01
92134 Imaging of retina	23	20	$113.00	$37.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	18	$90.00	$83.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	19	19	$113.00	$29.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	17	$116.00	$54.64
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$126.00	$117.91
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$98.00	$34.52

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	70	55	$129.31	$124.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	32	$89.22	$84.63
92134 Imaging of retina	21	19	$113.00	$36.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$113.00	$34.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$113.00	$107.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$116.00	$59.24
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$98.00	$37.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	50	$76.00	$70.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	47	$114.00	$103.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$177.00	$156.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	18	$116.00	$58.88
92134 Imaging of retina	19	17	$113.00	$38.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	14	$113.00	$34.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	14	$76.00	$68.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	19	$114.00	$101.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$177.00	$152.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-18

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL R-266-TA-B24

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Premier Health Management Inc

2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 366062457

Phone: 2514731900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 18, 2023

Registered at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL 366062457 (Tel: 2514731900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 18, 2023

Registered at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL 366062457 (Tel: 2514731900)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 18, 2023

Optometrist (License #R-266-TA-B24 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active October 25, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429 (Tel: 3034937000)

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2017

Registered at 13123 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 800457106 (Tel: 7207772020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2017

Recorded as VERONICA FERRIS-METZGER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2017

Optometrist (License #OPT.0003319 in CO)

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NPI Profile Active March 14, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 14, 2017

Registered at 13123 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 800457106 (Tel: 7207772020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 14, 2017

Registered at 13123 E. COLFAX AVE., MAILSTOP B430, AURORA, CO 80045 (Tel: 7207776036)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 14, 2017

Recorded as VERONICA FERRIS-METZGER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 14, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 14, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730620519

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 14, 2017

Last Update: October 18, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2880 Dauphin St

Mobile, AL 366062457

Phone: 2514731900

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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