Active NPI 1528072683 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Mark Hixson , OD

Optometrist • La Mesa, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Hixson, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in La Mesa, CA. Practice services are available at 8007 LA MESA BLVD under active NPI credentials.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8007 La Mesa Blvd

La Mesa, CA 919416434

Telephone 6194665665

Fax 6194665688

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 La Mesa Vision Care Center Optometry Facility NPI 1396931176

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in La Mesa, CA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 32.0 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in La Mesa, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

1.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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	17	17	$75.00	$74.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$110.00	$108.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	49	$74.29	$73.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$110.95	$109.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	56	$75.00	$74.39
92250 Photography of the retina	37	36	$62.81	$40.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$110.00	$109.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	55	55	$65.29	$43.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	53	$75.66	$75.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$110.00	$110.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	62	$79.52	$75.01
92250 Photography of the retina	42	42	$65.19	$49.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$110.00	$109.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	83	$79.22	$74.53
92250 Photography of the retina	76	76	$65.00	$55.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$110.00	$108.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	97	$80.05	$73.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$110.00	$107.51
92250 Photography of the retina	64	64	$65.59	$60.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$109.47	$104.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	75	$83.87	$71.17
92250 Photography of the retina	40	40	$65.00	$63.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$46.36	$41.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 7490T

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License CA 7490T

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WL0500X

State License CA 7490T

Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

SD00749009 (CA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 02, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 02, 2009

Registered at 8007 LA MESA BLVD, LA MESA, CA 919416434 (Tel: 6194665665)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 02, 2009

Registered at 8007 LA MESA BLVD, LA MESA, CA 919416434 (Tel: 6194665665)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 02, 2009

Recorded as THOMAS HIXSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 02, 2009

Optometrist (License #7490T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528072683

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 27, 2006

Last Update: January 02, 2009

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8007 La Mesa Blvd

La Mesa, CA 919416434

Phone: 6194665665

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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