Active NPI 1891727947 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Edward Post , MD

Ophthalmology • Alameda, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Post, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Alameda, CA. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Post delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2149 CENTRAL AVENUE.

Dr. Post is affiliated with Stephen E Post M D A Professional Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, 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

2149 Central Avenue

Alameda, CA 94501

Telephone 5107690477

Fax 5107699417

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Stephen E. Post, Md A Professional Corporation Facility NPI 1063698223

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Alameda, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +19.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.5 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Alameda, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

56.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Post (47 Years) 47 Yrs

Alameda Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	487	342	$117.30	$119.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	403	349	$103.50	$44.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	298	295	$116.15	$86.45
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	180	169	$77.05	$35.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$240.00	$208.76
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	60	59	$46.00	$13.39
92025 Ct scan of cornea	40	40	$250.00	$43.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	36	36	$290.95	$61.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	27	$101.86	$106.18
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	25	24	$1340.90	$445.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	665	419	$117.30	$114.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	596	451	$103.50	$43.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	403	394	$116.15	$81.18
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	162	155	$77.05	$34.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	105	105	$240.00	$197.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	63	63	$46.00	$12.70
92025 Ct scan of cornea	38	38	$250.00	$42.11
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	35	34	$290.95	$58.27
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	32	16	$46.00	$22.03
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	25	$1340.90	$419.81
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	23	18	$251.85	$32.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$96.60	$96.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	699	420	$114.94	$110.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	601	455	$101.41	$42.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	426	408	$113.98	$79.62
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	418	358	$75.03	$34.32
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	117	117	$44.51	$12.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	81	81	$202.31	$193.56
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	42	21	$44.86	$22.18
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	33	32	$286.35	$60.12
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	20	14	$250.21	$31.94
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	18	17	$1926.67	$627.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	16	$1310.04	$413.85
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	15	$3423.53	$882.02
67700 Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess	15	12	$904.00	$379.56
92025 Ct scan of cornea	11	11	$250.00	$41.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	673	404	$102.00	$102.21
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	541	420	$67.00	$34.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	461	387	$90.00	$43.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	398	382	$101.00	$80.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	311	291	$40.00	$13.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$175.00	$175.43
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	68	33	$40.00	$22.48
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	32	30	$253.00	$68.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	22	$1166.00	$414.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	16	$1700.00	$607.13
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	19	15	$3000.00	$887.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$160.00	$160.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	516	339	$102.00	$102.76
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	362	304	$67.00	$33.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	308	272	$90.00	$43.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	291	276	$101.00	$80.78
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	224	208	$40.00	$13.63
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	93	45	$40.00	$22.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$160.00	$160.88
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	16	$1700.00	$628.94
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	18	15	$1126.00	$302.72
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	17	17	$253.00	$78.47
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	11	$1166.00	$412.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	858	502	$102.00	$101.79
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	557	453	$90.00	$42.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	461	445	$101.00	$80.86
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	378	298	$67.00	$33.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$160.00	$159.74
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	81	74	$253.00	$88.83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	74	53	$1700.00	$732.51
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	52	49	$40.00	$14.72
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	37	28	$3000.00	$949.24
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	28	14	$40.00	$22.03
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	17	$1166.00	$409.84
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	13	12	$1126.00	$299.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	927	547	$102.00	$100.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	661	538	$98.82	$42.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	540	527	$101.00	$78.24
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	339	276	$67.00	$31.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	115	115	$160.00	$157.19
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	102	68	$1701.82	$721.80
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	52	$1166.00	$391.99
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	52	25	$40.00	$22.03
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	40	38	$253.00	$96.49
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	36	36	$253.00	$91.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	32	31	$40.00	$17.44
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	23	17	$3000.00	$913.85
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	23	19	$1126.00	$286.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	826	500	$102.00	$99.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	529	459	$200.00	$40.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	515	484	$101.00	$76.83
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	226	107	$40.00	$22.21
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	189	169	$67.00	$30.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	87	87	$160.00	$158.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	74	57	$1692.00	$727.12
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	51	46	$1166.00	$381.98
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	37	33	$253.00	$100.38
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	28	$40.00	$16.91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	27	26	$253.00	$108.86
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	26	24	$3000.00	$898.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	16	$84.00	$82.60
92285 Photography of content of eyes	17	17	$75.00	$24.15
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	14	14	$95.00	$30.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-17

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA C40250

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Pin

5790717

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stephen E Post M D A Professional Corporation

2149 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 945012894

Phone: 5107690477

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 November 08, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 08, 2011

Registered at 2149 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501 (Tel: 5107690477)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2011

Registered at 2149 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501 (Tel: 5107690477)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 08, 2011

Recorded as STEPHEN POST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #C40250 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891727947

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 07, 2006

Last Update: January 17, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2149 Central Avenue

Alameda, CA 94501

Phone: 5107690477

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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