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Dr. James Leland Flickner , OD

Optometrist • Salinas, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Flickner, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Salinas, CA. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1975, Dr. Flickner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 48 W ROMIE LN.

Dr. Flickner is affiliated with Marina Optometric Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

48 W Romie Ln

Salinas, CA 939012317

Telephone 8314240834
Fax 8314244994
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Salinas Optometric Center Inc Facility NPI 1518820919

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Salinas, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
51 Yrs +29.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
35 Specialists

Practicing in Salinas, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
21.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Flickner (51 Years) 51 Yrs
Salinas Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 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
92250 Photography of the retina
97 96 $130.86 $42.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
68 68 $142.79 $144.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $189.00 $169.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 20 $123.00 $101.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NV 01989

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
SD0058550 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Marina Optometric Center Inc

48 W Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 939012317

Phone: 8314240834

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1073275616

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1548501315

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1972581098

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2020

Registered at 48 W ROMIE LN, SALINAS, CA 939012317 (Tel: 8314240834)

NPI Profile Active May 05, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 05, 2016

Registered at 48 W ROMIE LANE, SALINAS, CA 93901 (Tel: 8314240834)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2016

Registered at 48 W ROMIE LANE, SALINAS, CA 93901 (Tel: 8314240831)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 05, 2016

Recorded as JAMES FLICKNER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 05, 2016

Optometrist (License #01989 in NV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891774311
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 12, 2006
Last Update: February 24, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

48 W Romie Lane

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 8314240831

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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