Active NPI 1306076716 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas Richard Binder , MD

Ophthalmology • Escondido, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Binder, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Escondido, CA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Binder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 700 W. EL NORTE PKWY..

Dr. Binder is affiliated with Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

700 W. El Norte Pkwy.
Ste 200

Escondido, CA 920263923

Telephone 7607435872

Fax 7607435879

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Barry Katzman, M.d., Inc., Apc Facility NPI 1811240591

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Escondido, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -13.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.6 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Escondido, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Binder (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Escondido Specialty Average (30.6 Years) 30.6 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	318	305	$278.62	$138.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	295	218	$197.43	$98.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	189	141	$80.67	$38.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	154	127	$271.56	$136.99
92134 Imaging of retina	128	117	$89.63	$44.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	87	$142.47	$70.76
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	87	72	$577.20	$224.80
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	75	52	$91.63	$43.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	69	47	$1298.55	$570.09
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	54	36	$141.48	$70.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$354.63	$177.75
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	36	26	$734.42	$365.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$328.18	$163.46
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	31	28	$60.35	$29.85
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	14	$25.93	$11.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	306	280	$281.39	$139.43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	230	188	$200.43	$99.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	160	112	$81.38	$39.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	106	$274.91	$137.14
92134 Imaging of retina	113	95	$89.38	$44.47
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	83	54	$88.00	$44.68
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	74	74	$332.08	$165.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	74	51	$1280.00	$561.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	64	61	$140.00	$69.12
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	45	30	$546.09	$213.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	33	$195.61	$97.05
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	34	29	$60.71	$30.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$356.00	$177.50
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	30	27	$141.10	$70.31
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	21	$742.43	$366.83
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$24.83	$11.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	348	241	$201.00	$99.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	299	270	$283.99	$140.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	131	88	$83.00	$40.14
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	86	59	$95.42	$47.45
92134 Imaging of retina	80	63	$91.00	$44.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	73	52	$1270.41	$565.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	62	$280.00	$138.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	66	66	$335.00	$164.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	49	$143.00	$70.72
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	48	31	$645.40	$242.39
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	41	37	$141.00	$70.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	38	27	$744.00	$368.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	29	$199.00	$98.46
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	28	23	$62.00	$30.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$362.00	$179.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	458	300	$199.48	$101.08
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	280	261	$280.12	$142.02
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	135	90	$98.37	$48.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	134	95	$81.89	$40.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	122	80	$1179.00	$562.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	82	$281.00	$141.67
92134 Imaging of retina	78	61	$90.55	$45.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	73	63	$141.63	$71.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	61	61	$332.62	$168.20
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	51	45	$62.00	$31.06
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	43	34	$591.56	$238.40
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	40	33	$140.75	$71.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	25	$198.00	$100.11
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	23	18	$742.00	$370.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$360.00	$181.86
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	20	$25.00	$12.07
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	12	11	$1614.00	$782.75
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	11	11	$389.09	$152.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	410	260	$195.80	$98.42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	248	231	$277.82	$139.89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	104	75	$115.88	$57.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	93	78	$82.00	$39.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	84	59	$1201.89	$596.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$352.90	$177.08
92134 Imaging of retina	62	53	$90.00	$45.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	58	53	$141.00	$71.04
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	38	35	$60.68	$30.55
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	38	26	$572.84	$233.58
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	34	21	$141.00	$70.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$329.79	$166.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	19	$26.70	$12.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	12	$733.80	$369.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	445	284	$190.50	$95.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	333	303	$273.00	$137.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	161	161	$324.69	$163.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	101	67	$1370.51	$688.56
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	100	76	$125.48	$62.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	61	55	$81.08	$39.17
92134 Imaging of retina	58	52	$89.55	$44.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	55	49	$140.65	$70.60
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	51	35	$140.00	$70.37
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	42	39	$58.50	$29.88
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	21	$719.00	$361.73
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	25	16	$466.56	$224.85
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	21	11	$104.92	$44.42
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	19	18	$135.00	$63.15
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	14	$27.86	$12.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	236	164	$190.00	$93.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	201	189	$273.17	$134.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	127	127	$326.00	$160.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$345.69	$169.76
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	60	45	$146.50	$73.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	46	37	$1374.00	$676.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	37	$82.00	$38.55
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	37	34	$58.00	$28.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	31	$141.00	$69.35
92134 Imaging of retina	32	32	$89.94	$44.21
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	26	23	$165.00	$75.55
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	24	20	$141.00	$69.32
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$33.00	$15.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	83	68	$114.78	$86.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	51	50	$184.67	$125.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$185.46	$154.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$336.88	$166.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	17	$117.82	$66.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	14	$83.21	$36.16
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$89.73	$42.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-04

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A124698

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.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License CA A124698

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1306076716 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par

5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423078

Phone: 6194652020

Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par

320 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 920245139

Phone: 7609437141

Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par

700 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 920263923

Phone: 7607435872

Secondary Practice Locations

320 Santa Fe Drive., 104

Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone: 7609437141

5565 Grossmont Center Dr., Bldg3 Ste 551

La Mesa, CA 91942

Phone: 6194652020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Joshua Morrison-Reyes , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1235366782

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Krystal Vanichsarn , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1962886283

Doctor of Optometry

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 09, 2024

Registered at 700 W. EL NORTE PKWY., STE 200, ESCONDIDO, CA 920263923 (Tel: 7607435872)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 09, 2024

Registered at 320 SANTA FE DRIVE #104, ENCINITAS, CA 920245138 (Tel: 7609437141)

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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2018

Registered at 4344 CONVOY ST STE C2, SAN DIEGO, CA 921113737 (Tel: 8585658822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2018

Registered at 6945 EL CAJON BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 921151754 (Tel: 6196974600)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #A124698 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2018

Registered at 4344 CONVOY ST STE C2, SAN DIEGO, CA 921113737 (Tel: 8585658822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2018

Registered at 6945 EL CAJON BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 921151754 (Tel: 6196974600)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #A124698 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active June 08, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 08, 2010

Registered at 2411 HOLMES ST, M2-302, UMKC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, KANSAS CITY, MO 641082792 (Tel: 8164712072)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 08, 2010

Registered at 3909 GENESSEE ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 641114104 (Tel: 8052595113)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 08, 2010

Recorded as NICHOLAS BINDER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 08, 2010

Internal Medicine (License #9407153 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306076716

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 20, 2009

Last Update: October 09, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

320 Santa Fe Drive #104

Encinitas, CA 920245138

Phone: 7609437141

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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