Active NPI 1851430128 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Norman Baim , OD

Optometrist • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Baim, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1983, Dr. Baim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2500 N SILVERBELL RD STE 180.

Dr. Baim is affiliated with John H Mcdougall Od Arizona Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2500 N Silverbell Rd Ste 180

Tucson, AZ 857457066

Telephone 5208849600

Fax 5206238148

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Silverbell Eyecare Center, Pllc Facility NPI 1316260482

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tucson, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +26.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.6 Yrs

State Avg: 20.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

182 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baim (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Tucson Specialty Average (16.6 Years) 16.6 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	103	94	$90.10	$54.67
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$100.00	$69.94
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$130.00	$35.80
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$165.00	$121.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	84	79	$90.00	$54.77
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$100.00	$69.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	96	83	$90.00	$55.13
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$167.00	$122.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$100.00	$71.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	91	$90.41	$55.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$190.00	$127.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$160.00	$89.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	111	$152.56	$74.13
92250 Photography of the retina	29	27	$76.34	$44.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$178.40	$106.55
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$58.75	$40.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	131	$129.27	$72.92
92250 Photography of the retina	45	45	$90.00	$49.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$138.43	$106.32
92134 Imaging of retina	25	25	$65.00	$40.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	148	$129.12	$67.93
92250 Photography of the retina	45	44	$90.00	$52.87
92134 Imaging of retina	24	24	$66.17	$38.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$139.00	$100.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$100.00	$59.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	11	11	$66.27	$32.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	140	$128.83	$67.70
92250 Photography of the retina	50	50	$90.00	$60.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	23	$99.62	$59.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$137.82	$100.32
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	17	14	$55.00	$24.99
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$63.00	$36.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	14	$60.63	$32.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AZ 554

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

John H Mcdougall Od Arizona Pc

440 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 857111958

Phone: 5203276211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Benjamin Fuhr , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1518696293

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2500 N SILVERBELL RD STE 180, TUCSON, AZ 857457066 (Tel: 5208849600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2500 N SILVERBELL RD STE 180, TUCSON, AZ 857457066 (Tel: 5208849600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RICHARD BAIM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #554 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851430128

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 05, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2500 N Silverbell Rd Ste 180

Tucson, AZ 857457066

Phone: 5208849600

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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