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Active NPI 1962926956 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mario Cruz , OD

Optometrist • Dillingham, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mario Cruz, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Dillingham, AK. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2017, Dr. Cruz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6000 KANAKANAK.

Dr. Cruz is affiliated with Homer Eyecare Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6000 Kanakanak

Dillingham, AK 99576

Telephone 9078425201
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dillingham, AK

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs +2.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 6.3 Yrs
State Avg: 19.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Dillingham, AK (206 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
45.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cruz (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Dillingham Specialty Average (6.3 Years) 6.3 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
178 177 $202.33 $152.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
158 132 $230.00 $159.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
150 108 $155.00 $112.83
92134 Imaging of retina
135 123 $85.00 $48.72
92250 Photography of the retina
97 92 $130.00 $44.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
80 74 $85.00 $43.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
46 41 $200.00 $72.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
39 39 $250.00 $182.33
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
31 16 $450.00 $130.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $350.00 $209.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AK 122876

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
1674551 (AK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Homer Eyecare Llc

3726 Lake St, Homer, AK 996037663

Phone: 9072357745

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 947, DILLINGHAM, AK 99576 (Tel: 7753157882)

NPI Profile Active August 01, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2017

Registered at 6000 KANAKANAK, DILLINGHAM, AK 99576 (Tel: 9078425201)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2017

Registered at 614 MASON AVE, YERINGTON, NV 894473110

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 01, 2017

Recorded as MARIO CRUZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2017

Optometrist (License #122876 in AK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962926956
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 01, 2017
Last Update: April 26, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 947

Dillingham, AK 99576

Phone: 7753157882

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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