Active NPI 1053503979 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Vin T Dang , OD

Optometrist • Bakersfield, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Vin Dang, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Dang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4101 EMPIRE DR.

Dr. Dang is affiliated with Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4101 Empire Dr
Suite 120

Bakersfield, CA 933090681

Telephone 6613253937

Fax 6612833937

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc Facility NPI 1265515878

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bakersfield, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs +3.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.1 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

85 Specialists

Practicing in Bakersfield, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dang (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Bakersfield Specialty Average (15.1 Years) 15.1 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	1,492	645	$265.38	$127.37
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	396	262	$446.37	$212.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	215	210	$264.65	$127.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	146	141	$100.00	$35.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	112	$188.76	$90.18
92285 Photography of content of eyes	121	86	$50.00	$23.71
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	119	104	$269.99	$129.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	119	112	$134.64	$64.63
0330T Tear film imaging of one or both eyes	114	110	$1.00	$0.96
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	88	49	$2365.74	$1128.35
92134 Imaging of retina	79	75	$100.00	$41.01
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	74	70	$33.42	$15.68
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$312.84	$149.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$344.12	$166.89
92250 Photography of the retina	40	39	$77.76	$37.64
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$50.00	$27.60
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	17	13	$39.66	$17.53

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	1,296	557	$266.36	$128.13
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	359	243	$456.12	$217.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	197	193	$267.98	$130.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	132	127	$100.00	$37.27
0330T Tear film imaging of one or both eyes	127	123	$1.03	$0.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	104	$188.31	$91.79
92285 Photography of content of eyes	112	86	$50.00	$23.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	108	95	$133.53	$64.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	81	81	$316.67	$154.40
92134 Imaging of retina	71	66	$100.00	$41.32
92250 Photography of the retina	67	56	$79.01	$38.03
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	62	36	$2899.63	$1399.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$345.84	$167.81
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	27	25	$50.31	$28.29
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	23	18	$40.87	$18.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	13	$23.80	$10.87

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	1,164	573	$269.74	$133.03
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	435	266	$521.41	$228.71
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	175	175	$269.44	$132.65
0330T Tear film imaging of one or both eyes	130	124	$1.06	$1.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	117	111	$99.81	$37.96
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	116	56	$3005.72	$1488.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	109	99	$134.16	$66.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	100	100	$317.32	$156.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	76	$191.12	$94.70
92134 Imaging of retina	74	72	$100.00	$42.73
92285 Photography of content of eyes	61	52	$49.99	$24.46
92250 Photography of the retina	60	57	$79.08	$39.07
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	24	24	$50.00	$28.26
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	21	11	$41.12	$16.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$350.34	$173.19
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$24.32	$11.32

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	1,084	554	$272.25	$135.28
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	239	174	$623.70	$236.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	184	180	$269.44	$133.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	182	149	$192.00	$94.61
92285 Photography of content of eyes	129	85	$50.00	$24.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	121	116	$100.00	$39.16
0330T Tear film imaging of one or both eyes	120	115	$1.07	$1.07
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	107	50	$3186.78	$1589.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	89	$135.22	$66.87
92134 Imaging of retina	81	66	$100.00	$43.37
92250 Photography of the retina	48	47	$83.38	$40.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$320.10	$159.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$350.72	$175.36
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$50.00	$29.59
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	18	15	$44.24	$22.08

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	882	493	$229.72	$109.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	294	285	$269.74	$129.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	130	$158.36	$75.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	119	112	$100.00	$37.81
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	104	82	$584.08	$211.14
0330T Tear film imaging of one or both eyes	99	96	$1.24	$1.19
92285 Photography of content of eyes	80	63	$50.00	$22.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	80	76	$135.95	$64.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$318.41	$152.11
92134 Imaging of retina	65	57	$100.00	$41.08
92250 Photography of the retina	39	39	$96.71	$46.33
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	34	20	$3074.27	$1470.70
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	24	20	$59.27	$27.06
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	16	$50.00	$28.18
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$25.38	$11.44
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	14	14	$63.90	$61.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$189.61	$91.35

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	1,320	605	$227.73	$111.83
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	660	11	$8.91	$4.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	286	280	$268.84	$132.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	145	138	$100.00	$38.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	118	$155.12	$75.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	123	116	$137.51	$67.17
92285 Photography of content of eyes	95	68	$49.96	$22.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	86	86	$320.37	$155.00
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	86	66	$578.84	$228.56
92134 Imaging of retina	80	66	$100.00	$43.08
92250 Photography of the retina	59	57	$108.47	$53.44
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	38	18	$85.33	$37.93
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	36	35	$187.84	$92.57
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	21	14	$3096.78	$1523.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$26.65	$12.31
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	17	14	$50.00	$28.95

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	1,432	649	$225.74	$110.35
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,259	21	$11.22	$5.52
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	371	366	$268.48	$131.32
92250 Photography of the retina	215	208	$123.04	$60.02
92285 Photography of content of eyes	168	142	$49.97	$21.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	136	126	$138.10	$67.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	104	$153.67	$74.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	91	90	$100.00	$39.46
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	85	71	$501.03	$228.74
92134 Imaging of retina	80	73	$100.00	$42.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	79	79	$320.72	$156.36
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	39	20	$105.44	$47.82
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	36	18	$3103.38	$1526.94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	34	32	$186.82	$92.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	28	$33.28	$14.80
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	16	$50.00	$28.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,621	28	$14.44	$6.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,173	603	$225.23	$108.95
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	422	410	$262.58	$127.60
92250 Photography of the retina	398	366	$146.65	$68.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	239	194	$153.22	$74.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	135	133	$138.22	$66.05
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	104	53	$355.45	$144.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	85	85	$315.49	$153.82
92285 Photography of content of eyes	64	61	$47.32	$21.35
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	45	23	$130.01	$55.90
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	36	19	$93.51	$45.36
92134 Imaging of retina	31	28	$96.36	$42.18
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	26	18	$3107.53	$1502.12
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	21	$181.50	$88.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	19	$97.38	$38.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$342.19	$166.01
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	14	$53.84	$27.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 13298T

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

Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc

4105 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 933090637

Phone: 6613253937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

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Optometrist

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Optometrist

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Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Daniel Chang , MD

Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rabab Rafique , OD

Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

Melanie Reynolds , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1952936429

Nurse Practitioner

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 January 17, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 17, 2013

Registered at 4101 EMPIRE DR, SUITE 120, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933090681 (Tel: 6613253937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 17, 2013

Registered at 1100 INVERMAY ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933125745 (Tel: 6266790169)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 17, 2013

Recorded as VIN DANG, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 17, 2013

Optometrist (License #13298T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 14, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053503979

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 14, 2007

Last Update: January 17, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1100 Invermay St

Bakersfield, CA 933125745

Phone: 6266790169

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