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Dr. Michael Joseph Vernon , OD

Optometrist • Juneau, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Vernon, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Juneau, AK. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2001, Dr. Vernon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5225 COMMERCIAL BLVD.

Dr. Vernon is affiliated with Northwest Optometry Llc 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

5225 Commercial Blvd

Juneau, AK 998017210

Telephone 9073181418
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Northwest Optometry Llc Facility NPI 1346319878

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Juneau, AK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +2.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Juneau, 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. Vernon (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Juneau Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 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
104 86 $294.00 $160.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
81 50 $207.00 $112.87
92134 Imaging of retina
32 26 $90.00 $47.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
27 26 $135.00 $73.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
21 20 $82.00 $41.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AK 147608

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 NM 527

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 UT 5384255-9934

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 WA OD60276287

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

Northwest Optometry Llc

5225 Commercial Blvd, Juneau, AK 998017210

Phone: 9073181418

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Carly Dipietro

Pharmacist

NPI 1023968252
NPI 1598623902

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Stephen Berger

Pharmacist

NPI 1629437959
NPI 1790077048

Registered Pharmacist

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 December 18, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 33131, JUNEAU, AK 998033131 (Tel: 8018008108)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 02, 2021

Optometrist (License #527 in NM)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 14, 2020

Registered at 1784 N 1450 E, PROVO, UT 846045761 (Tel: 3858000005)

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2019

Registered at 5225 COMMERCIAL BLVD, JUNEAU, AK 998017210 (Tel: 9077901009)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2019

Registered at 6 W TURNER AVE, SPOKANE, WA 992248559 (Tel: 3858000005)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2019

Recorded as MICHAEL VERNON, OD

NPI Profile Active August 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 12, 2013

Registered at 16150 NE 85TH ST, STE 206, REDMOND, WA 980523543 (Tel: 4258853574)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2013

Registered at 16150 NE 85TH ST, STE 206, REDMOND, WA 980523543 (Tel: 4258853574)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 12, 2013

Recorded as MICHAEL VERNON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2013

Optometrist (License #OD60276287 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 18, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326216896
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 18, 2008
Last Update: December 18, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 33131

Juneau, AK 998033131

Phone: 8018008108

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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