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Active NPI 1962617670 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ellen Ruffing Patton , OD

Optometrist • Vestavia, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ellen Patton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Vestavia, AL. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Patton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2322 HUNTERS CV.

Dr. Patton is affiliated with Solinsky Eyecare Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2322 Hunters Cv

Vestavia, AL 352162416

Telephone 2054272631

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Vestavia, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Vestavia, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Patton (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Vestavia Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 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
91 89 $347.33 $129.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
59 59 $410.20 $153.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
55 43 $240.28 $94.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
35 33 $338.93 $133.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
25 22 $120.00 $36.80
92134 Imaging of retina
21 20 $120.00 $42.34
92250 Photography of the retina
16 16 $190.00 $38.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
15 14 $200.00 $66.85
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
13 13 $30.18 $11.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL SA15TA610

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

Solinsky Eyecare Llc

83 Quarry St, Willimantic, CT 062261238

Phone: 8602332020

Solinsky Eyecare Llc

1013 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 061072181

Phone: 8602332020

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 07, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 07, 2011

Registered at 2322 HUNTERS CV, VESTAVIA, AL 352162416 (Tel: 2054272631)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 07, 2011

Registered at 2322 HUNTERS CV, VESTAVIA, AL 352162416 (Tel: 2054272631)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 07, 2011

Recorded as ELLEN PATTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 07, 2011

Optometrist (License #SA15TA610 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 14, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962617670
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 14, 2007
Last Update: November 07, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2322 Hunters Cv

Vestavia, AL 352162416

Phone: 2054272631

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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