Active NPI 1013974625 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel Isaac Barthelow , MD

Ophthalmology • Chico, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Barthelow, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chico, CA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Barthelow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1700 BRUCE RD.

Dr. Barthelow is affiliated with Ridge Eye Care Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

1700 Bruce Rd

Chico, CA 959287941

Telephone 5308911900

Fax 5308951531

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ridge Eye Care Inc Facility NPI 1699078030

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chico, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs -1.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.5 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Chico, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Barthelow (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Chico Specialty Average (25.5 Years) 25.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,901	1,429	$208.00	$135.50
92134 Imaging of retina	1,651	1,143	$67.00	$41.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	860	452	$147.00	$95.97
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	742	668	$82.00	$50.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	433	384	$61.00	$37.43
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	398	219	$400.05	$259.60
92250 Photography of the retina	347	298	$61.00	$37.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	328	209	$546.66	$333.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	308	296	$104.00	$65.32
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	196	50	$1555.00	$833.09
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	188	184	$211.00	$138.54
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	148	92	$1083.85	$566.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	148	105	$545.00	$353.51
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	139	81	$1170.00	$773.98
92283 Extended color vision examination	138	137	$90.00	$57.16
92025 Ct scan of cornea	136	131	$59.00	$36.14
67028 Injection of drug into eye	118	56	$365.00	$119.28
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	78	47	$399.00	$212.07
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	74	44	$588.35	$368.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$246.00	$159.35
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	29	26	$70.00	$19.29
92285 Photography of content of eyes	17	16	$38.00	$25.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,132	683	$67.00	$41.29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,054	773	$208.01	$133.77
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	734	391	$147.00	$95.08
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	297	234	$82.18	$49.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	288	229	$61.00	$37.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	281	275	$104.00	$60.74
92283 Extended color vision examination	250	241	$90.00	$56.09
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	234	228	$211.00	$136.46
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	182	104	$400.10	$212.12
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	170	73	$36.00	$21.55
92250 Photography of the retina	167	165	$61.00	$36.26
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	138	95	$546.97	$325.57
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	93	58	$399.00	$256.15
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	89	51	$1170.00	$756.04
92025 Ct scan of cornea	73	65	$59.00	$35.35
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	72	22	$1555.00	$868.45
67028 Injection of drug into eye	69	37	$365.00	$118.07
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	56	43	$545.00	$351.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	54	33	$1085.59	$560.14
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	48	31	$633.00	$354.70
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	38	32	$70.00	$19.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$246.00	$158.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	17	$92.00	$59.15
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	20	12	$123.00	$92.50
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	17	14	$633.00	$372.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,169	733	$68.27	$41.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,160	835	$210.15	$133.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	654	421	$147.62	$94.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	458	444	$105.85	$60.25
92283 Extended color vision examination	458	443	$91.82	$56.50
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	419	412	$217.40	$135.21
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	359	252	$102.76	$50.38
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	322	156	$36.00	$21.89
92250 Photography of the retina	305	300	$71.92	$35.97
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	289	166	$404.85	$257.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	280	225	$61.96	$37.43
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	190	124	$552.29	$348.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	119	69	$1115.93	$554.56
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	99	59	$1170.00	$753.66
92025 Ct scan of cornea	89	77	$59.74	$34.76
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	78	14	$1555.00	$903.64
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	64	40	$640.75	$376.61
67028 Injection of drug into eye	62	35	$365.00	$118.19
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	45	34	$70.00	$19.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$249.45	$158.68
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	25	24	$22.92	$11.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$83.75	$59.20
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	24	21	$123.00	$93.25
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	20	16	$54.50	$35.11
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report	16	16	$98.19	$53.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,251	743	$71.00	$41.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,227	845	$215.00	$134.95
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	940	418	$36.00	$22.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	700	425	$149.00	$95.99
92283 Extended color vision examination	547	532	$95.00	$57.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	511	492	$110.00	$62.67
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	412	404	$231.00	$141.71
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	409	277	$136.00	$54.36
92250 Photography of the retina	337	332	$98.00	$38.04
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	280	161	$417.00	$262.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	249	206	$64.00	$38.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	178	116	$563.00	$350.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	145	85	$1084.00	$566.15
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	119	69	$1170.00	$765.56
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	90	15	$1555.00	$919.03
67028 Injection of drug into eye	67	30	$365.00	$120.53
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	62	42	$664.00	$415.07
92025 Ct scan of cornea	53	42	$65.00	$36.19
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	38	27	$70.00	$20.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$256.00	$160.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	28	$74.00	$58.07
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report	33	33	$103.00	$59.94
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	27	$26.00	$11.26
66987 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	22	14	$1465.00	$888.76
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	15	$1343.00	$784.80
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	18	14	$123.00	$94.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,221	825	$215.00	$134.51
92134 Imaging of retina	1,106	701	$71.00	$41.97
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	968	404	$36.00	$22.31
92283 Extended color vision examination	596	563	$95.00	$56.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	497	480	$110.00	$62.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	484	336	$149.00	$94.76
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	424	275	$136.00	$62.92
92250 Photography of the retina	330	320	$98.00	$43.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	294	239	$64.00	$38.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	287	242	$74.26	$47.42
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	238	237	$231.00	$141.65
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	228	138	$416.71	$262.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	151	107	$562.79	$353.64
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	138	84	$1084.00	$566.39
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye	129	78	$1169.40	$721.33
92025 Ct scan of cornea	113	101	$65.00	$36.01
67028 Injection of drug into eye	72	32	$365.00	$106.12
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	64	14	$1555.00	$930.91
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	54	41	$664.00	$401.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	47	$122.00	$56.91
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	38	19	$123.00	$93.39
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	29	20	$70.00	$27.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$256.00	$160.70
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	25	23	$26.00	$11.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,790	1,136	$215.00	$133.71
92134 Imaging of retina	1,629	956	$71.00	$41.94
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	1,307	521	$36.00	$21.90
92283 Extended color vision examination	1,071	869	$95.00	$57.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	825	759	$110.00	$62.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	602	358	$149.00	$93.70
92250 Photography of the retina	568	551	$98.00	$47.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	519	407	$136.00	$72.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	473	260	$1084.00	$490.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	464	387	$64.00	$37.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	405	304	$74.00	$47.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	355	224	$563.00	$352.71
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	237	131	$1092.00	$665.45
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	156	95	$417.00	$260.37
67028 Injection of drug into eye	129	52	$365.00	$106.85
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	114	21	$1555.00	$943.36
92025 Ct scan of cornea	108	90	$65.00	$37.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	87	87	$256.00	$159.83
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	73	34	$123.00	$83.55
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	67	67	$231.00	$144.33
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	59	38	$664.00	$400.44
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	39	29	$26.00	$12.50
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	35	30	$70.00	$32.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$274.00	$170.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,834	1,220	$214.93	$131.99
92134 Imaging of retina	1,399	834	$71.09	$43.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	624	612	$110.01	$65.29
92250 Photography of the retina	565	551	$98.27	$53.36
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	533	235	$36.00	$21.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	531	302	$1086.04	$501.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	483	424	$64.16	$38.26
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	412	260	$562.92	$345.99
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	392	378	$136.15	$83.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	376	241	$122.00	$75.37
92283 Extended color vision examination	349	346	$95.00	$57.48
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	247	194	$148.95	$92.01
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	240	136	$1092.00	$664.87
67028 Injection of drug into eye	201	65	$361.94	$105.41
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	183	104	$416.28	$256.19
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	176	30	$1548.47	$953.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	131	124	$74.00	$45.58
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	117	40	$123.00	$77.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	115	115	$256.00	$158.51
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	101	93	$26.00	$15.00
92025 Ct scan of cornea	89	74	$65.00	$37.61
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	72	45	$664.00	$406.45
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	63	17	$161.02	$89.16
0474T Insertion of drainage device and creation of fluid reservoir in front chamber of eye	22	14	$1565.00	$216.44
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	21	17	$1565.00	$216.60
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	17	16	$70.82	$40.37
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	15	11	$351.00	$214.66
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	11	$1343.00	$763.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,787	1,267	$210.00	$128.98
92134 Imaging of retina	1,551	927	$77.00	$42.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	679	653	$111.00	$61.31
92250 Photography of the retina	601	581	$136.00	$66.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	555	309	$1082.03	$502.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	519	479	$75.00	$39.03
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	382	359	$155.00	$94.58
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	322	279	$145.00	$89.70
66711 Destruction of tissue encircling lens using an endoscope	257	149	$1090.02	$647.66
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	236	159	$563.00	$341.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	159	$122.00	$75.47
67028 Injection of drug into eye	148	72	$365.00	$105.64
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	130	32	$980.50	$962.85
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	84	45	$113.24	$72.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	80	80	$252.00	$154.21
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	73	43	$1565.00	$527.25
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	70	65	$26.00	$14.83
92025 Ct scan of cornea	66	61	$65.00	$38.22
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	35	25	$660.00	$405.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	31	$74.00	$45.31
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	29	25	$84.00	$50.35
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	25	15	$350.00	$215.35
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$138.00	$85.64
92283 Extended color vision examination	11	11	$97.00	$52.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-02

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A94358

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 Railroad Medicare

P00805370 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ridge Eye Care Inc

901 Maple Ave, Yuba City, CA 959913323

Phone: 5306748170

Ridge Eye Care Inc

320 H St, Marysville, CA 959015834

Phone: 5307431873

Ridge Eye Care Inc

5889 Clark Rd, Paradise, CA 959694861

Phone: 5308772020

Ridge Eye Care Inc

1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, CA 959287941

Phone: 5308911900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location September 02, 2022

Registered at 1700 BRUCE RD, CHICO, CA 959287941 (Tel: 5308911900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 02, 2022

Registered at 1700 BRUCE RD, CHICO, CA 959287941 (Tel: 5308911900)

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NPI Profile Active August 29, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location August 29, 2011

Registered at 114 MISSION RANCH BLVD, SUITE 50, CHICO, CA 959262186 (Tel: 5308911900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2011

Registered at 114 MISSION RANCH BLVD, SUITE 50, CHICO, CA 959262186 (Tel: 5308911900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 29, 2011

Recorded as JOEL BARTHELOW, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 29, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #A94358 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013974625

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 27, 2006

Last Update: September 02, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1700 Bruce Rd

Chico, CA 959287941

Phone: 5308911900

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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