Dr. Serge Avak, OD - Optometrist in Turlock, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Serge Avak, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Turlock, CA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Dr. Avak delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3000 COUNTRYSIDE DR.

Dr. Avak accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

3000 Countryside Dr

Turlock, CA 953808402

Telephone 2092164042

Fax 2096344389

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Garfield Beach Cvs Llc Facility NPI 1255353041

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Turlock, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +9.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.6 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

21 Specialists

Practicing in Turlock, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

27.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Avak (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Turlock Specialty Average (18.6 Years) 18.6 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
92250 Photography of the retina	183	174	$100.00	$38.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	163	144	$160.00	$130.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$160.00	$157.51
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	27	25	$65.00	$29.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	22	$140.00	$92.55
92134 Imaging of retina	18	17	$85.00	$41.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	16	$85.00	$36.04
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$185.00	$182.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	142	133	$100.00	$38.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	108	$160.00	$130.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$160.00	$157.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$140.00	$92.30
92134 Imaging of retina	18	17	$84.72	$42.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	14	$85.00	$36.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	108	$160.00	$132.36
92250 Photography of the retina	95	94	$100.00	$38.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$160.00	$158.46
92134 Imaging of retina	32	30	$84.69	$42.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	18	$140.00	$93.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	15	$85.00	$36.36
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	13	11	$95.00	$48.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	115	110	$100.00	$41.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	66	$160.00	$134.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	40	$140.00	$95.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$160.00	$160.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$140.00	$116.57
92134 Imaging of retina	19	17	$80.00	$43.30
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	16	13	$95.00	$50.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	13	$80.00	$37.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	75	$145.00	$113.48
92250 Photography of the retina	59	59	$100.00	$47.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$145.00	$144.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	23	$110.00	$78.12
92134 Imaging of retina	26	25	$80.00	$43.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	71	$145.00	$112.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$145.00	$142.86
92250 Photography of the retina	74	74	$100.00	$53.34
92134 Imaging of retina	34	33	$80.00	$42.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	22	$110.00	$76.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	14	$80.00	$37.67
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	17	11	$95.00	$47.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	100	99	$100.00	$58.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$145.00	$141.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	59	$145.00	$108.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$110.00	$73.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	69	65	$100.00	$67.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$110.00	$107.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	37	$110.00	$73.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$145.00	$140.69
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$60.00	$27.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-21

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 12194 T

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WI 2710-035

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

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Pharmacist

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Pharmacist

NPI 1821425380

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Pharmacist

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Pharmacist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2022

Registered at 3000 COUNTRYSIDE DR, TURLOCK, CA 953808402 (Tel: 2092164042)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2022

Registered at 1320 BURMAN DR, AVAK'S EYE CARE INSIDE TARGET, TURLOCK, CA 953829275 (Tel: 7083088892)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2022

Optometrist (License #2710-035 in WI)

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NPI Profile Active March 08, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2014

Registered at 1000 COMMERCE AVE, AVAK'S EYE CARE INSIDE TARGET, ATWATER, CA 953015213 (Tel: 2093561836)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2014

Registered at 1000 COMMERCE AVE, AVAK'S EYE CARE INSIDE TARGET, ATWATER, CA 953015213 (Tel: 2093561836)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 08, 2014

Recorded as SERGE AVAK, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 08, 2014

Optometrist (License #12194 T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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