Dr. Carl V. Nicholson , OD
Optometrist • Pasadena, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Carl Nicholson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Pasadena, CA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1990, Dr. Nicholson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 709 E COLORADO BLVD STE 101.
Dr. Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include microfluid analysis of tears, photography of the retina, 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
709 E Colorado Blvd Ste 101
Pasadena, CA 911012125
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1990
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Pasadena, CA
Practicing in Pasadena, CA (8588 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
83861
Microfluid analysis of tears
|
267 | 107 | $40.00 | $22.03 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
164 | 160 | $65.00 | $34.10 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
122 | 114 | $220.00 | $120.07 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
120 | 95 | $160.00 | $84.94 |
|
92285
Photography of content of eyes
|
38 | 38 | $33.68 | $21.00 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
35 | 35 | $290.00 | $157.01 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
31 | 31 | $195.00 | $104.17 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
25 | 20 | $100.00 | $52.49 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
16 | 15 | $110.00 | $58.08 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
11 | 11 | $54.55 | $31.13 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-10-26NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 709 E COLORADO BLVD STE 101, PASADENA, CA 911012125 (Tel: 6267953453)
Registered at 709 E COLORADO BLVD STE 101, PASADENA, CA 911012125 (Tel: 6267953453)
Recorded as CARL NICHOLSON, O.D.
Optometrist (License #152W00000X in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
709 E Colorado Blvd Ste 101
Pasadena, CA 911012125
Phone: 6267953453
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