Active NPI 1538124292 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Terrence S Spencer , MD

Ophthalmology • Chico, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Terrence Spencer, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chico, CA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2000, Dr. Spencer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1700 BRUCE RD.

Dr. Spencer 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, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. 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 5308951664

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ridge Eye Care Inc Facility NPI 1699078030

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

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

26 Yrs +0.5 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

44.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Spencer (26 Years) 26 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	196	196	$208.04	$129.95
92134 Imaging of retina	144	144	$67.02	$39.68
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	128	128	$83.05	$48.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	46	46	$60.98	$35.40
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	45	35	$572.91	$341.04
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	37	27	$399.00	$249.75
92025 Ct scan of cornea	29	29	$65.31	$34.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	22	$147.00	$92.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	22	14	$1120.91	$530.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	25	15	$1200.00	$495.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	22	$105.00	$85.89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	16	16	$127.00	$44.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$156.00	$117.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	11	$850.00	$307.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	13	$60.00	$32.40
92025 Ct scan of cornea	13	13	$120.00	$31.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$120.00	$58.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	30	17	$1200.00	$511.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	23	$156.00	$124.33
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	22	22	$127.00	$47.95
92025 Ct scan of cornea	21	21	$120.00	$31.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$105.00	$88.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	270	134	$200.00	$27.89
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	238	137	$2902.52	$480.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	193	193	$268.00	$173.34
92025 Ct scan of cornea	152	152	$128.00	$34.49
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	66	32	$25.00	$22.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	48	$113.42	$91.58
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	56	27	$25.00	$11.53
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	21	$725.00	$328.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$169.20	$126.01
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	14	$125.00	$11.86
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	11	$3200.00	$688.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$135.00	$65.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	303	188	$2724.09	$477.56
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	279	164	$165.20	$37.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	115	115	$249.06	$152.43
92025 Ct scan of cornea	90	90	$127.93	$34.15
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	84	42	$25.00	$11.53
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	82	41	$25.00	$22.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$268.00	$168.59
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	37	31	$150.89	$42.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$246.26	$127.85
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	25	24	$1314.24	$322.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	18	$190.00	$86.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$109.40	$76.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$1432.80	$299.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	643	398	$2575.00	$542.81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	533	361	$131.95	$55.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	321	321	$323.49	$151.83
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	171	120	$143.09	$53.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	121	116	$188.84	$87.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	110	109	$274.53	$126.37
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	72	72	$1625.17	$336.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	51	51	$1615.41	$351.25
92134 Imaging of retina	32	30	$122.00	$38.63
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$180.67	$84.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	629	398	$2575.00	$524.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	512	340	$131.60	$60.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	322	322	$318.10	$149.97
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	173	125	$143.85	$58.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	143	143	$266.38	$125.50
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	108	107	$1624.56	$325.99
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	91	89	$187.68	$85.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	43	43	$1499.44	$317.60
92134 Imaging of retina	19	19	$122.00	$38.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	630	394	$2575.00	$516.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	527	347	$123.49	$63.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	265	265	$310.08	$145.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	169	169	$259.70	$121.81
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	142	93	$128.06	$60.56
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	89	89	$1596.47	$316.86
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	55	55	$179.07	$84.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	49	$1413.31	$315.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$189.05	$104.95
92134 Imaging of retina	17	17	$122.00	$39.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-24

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA C171076

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

Medicaid State Provider ID

1538124292 (NV)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ridge Eye Care Inc

1571 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 960022233

Phone: 5302232325

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

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2024

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2024

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

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #C171076 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2023

Registered at 4878 S HIGHLAND DR, HOLLADAY, UT 841176007 (Tel: 8012140304)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2023

Registered at 1901 W PARKWAY BLVD, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841192092 (Tel: 0188620208)

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2020

Registered at 2285 GREEN VISTA DR, SPARKS, NV 894311071 (Tel: 7756741100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2020

Registered at 2285 GREEN VISTA DR, SPARKS, NV 894311071 (Tel: 7756741100)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #19792 in NV)

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NPI Profile Active August 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2016

Registered at 2800 3RD ST, RAPID CITY, SD 577017374 (Tel: 6053412000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2016

Registered at 2800 3RD ST, RAPID CITY, SD 577017374 (Tel: 6053412000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2016

Recorded as TERRENCE SPENCER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #43363 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538124292

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 18, 2006

Last Update: October 24, 2024

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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