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Active NPI 1194855288 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Catherine Y. Tan , OD

Optometrist • Encinitas, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Catherine Tan, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Encinitas, CA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2004, Dr. Tan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 235 N EL CAMINO REAL.

Dr. Tan does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

235 N El Camino Real

Encinitas, CA 920242805

Telephone 7602306678
Fax 7602306758
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Blue Mountain Optometry Facility NPI 1407331630

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Encinitas, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.5 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in Encinitas, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
25.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tan (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Encinitas Specialty Average (14.5 Years) 14.5 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
19 14 $129.00 $92.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 13 $169.00 $129.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 12696

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mes Vision
11803 (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed
OP2483 (CA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 07, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 07, 2015

Registered at 235 N EL CAMINO REAL, ENCINITAS, CA 920242805 (Tel: 7602306678)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 07, 2015

Registered at 235 N EL CAMINO REAL, ENCINITAS, CA 920242805 (Tel: 7602306678)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 07, 2015

Recorded as CATHERINE TAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 07, 2015

Optometrist (License #12696 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 07, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194855288
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 07, 2007
Last Update: October 07, 2015
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

235 N El Camino Real

Encinitas, CA 920242805

Phone: 7602306678

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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