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Dr. Richard J Michelsen , OD

Optometrist • Berkeley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Michelsen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Berkeley, CA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Michelsen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2999 REGENT STREET.

Dr. Michelsen maintains professional affiliations with Foresight Eyecare Optometry, Accuvision Eyecare Optometry and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

2999 Regent Street
Suite 425

Berkeley, CA 947052119

Telephone 5105486630
Fax 5105489765
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Berkeley, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs +7.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
127 Specialists

Practicing in Berkeley, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
19.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Michelsen (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Berkeley Specialty Average (10.6 Years) 10.6 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
92250 Photography of the retina
39 39 $104.00 $46.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
32 28 $157.00 $153.55
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
20 20 $186.00 $158.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 13574

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

Accuvision Eyecare Optometry

2580 Old 1st St, Livermore, CA 945502055

Phone: 9254498188

Foresight Eyecare Optometry

5442 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Concord, CA 945213828

Phone: 9256724100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1104833821

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1811904428

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1902083371

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 15, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 15, 2016

Registered at 2999 REGENT STREET, SUITE 425, BERKELEY, CA 947052119 (Tel: 5105486630)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 15, 2016

Registered at 2580 OLD 1ST ST, SUITE 425, LIVERMORE, CA 945502055 (Tel: 9254498188)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 15, 2016

Recorded as RICHARD MICHELSEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 15, 2016

Optometrist (License #13574 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 19, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417104670
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 19, 2008
Last Update: August 15, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2580 Old 1st St, Suite 425

Livermore, CA 945502055

Phone: 9254498188

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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