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Active NPI 1528491990 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Thomas Stark , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Visalia, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Stark, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Visalia, CA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2013, Dr. Stark delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2830 W MAIN ST.

Dr. Stark is affiliated with Ventura Eye Institute, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2830 W Main St

Visalia, CA 932914331

Telephone 5596361000
Fax 5996363937
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sierra Eye Medical Group Inc. Facility NPI 1164478491

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Visalia, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -10.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.8 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
13 Specialists

Practicing in Visalia, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Stark (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Visalia Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 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
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
761 479 $225.00 $190.03
92134 Imaging of retina
689 478 $60.00 $40.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
653 435 $115.09 $96.06
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
502 406 $67.41 $41.20
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
501 404 $35.50 $11.20
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
320 203 $35.31 $29.53
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
297 254 $40.54 $16.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
281 253 $111.39 $69.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
224 174 $160.40 $136.19
92250 Photography of the retina
175 160 $93.66 $37.42
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
110 110 $265.00 $232.22
67700 Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess
105 46 $401.43 $139.91
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
100 50 $250.00 $120.30
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
86 67 $90.00 $66.96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
55 35 $160.00 $135.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
53 51 $110.00 $96.41
68335 Release of scar tissue from eyelids
50 43 $775.00 $669.29
68326 Reconstruction of conjunctiva
48 41 $800.00 $342.01
67028 Injection of drug into eye
46 16 $358.15 $116.72
65800 Removal of eye fluid
41 23 $356.00 $44.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
39 22 $1050.38 $558.48
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
37 15 $250.00 $69.76
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
36 26 $575.00 $332.88
68530 Removal of foreign body or stone from tear passages
20 19 $575.00 $477.14
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct
20 16 $325.00 $154.47
67825 Removal of eyelashes
18 12 $225.00 $158.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-01
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A133113

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Physician And Surgeon License
A133113 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ventura Eye Institute, Inc

3801 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 930101477

Phone: 8053881211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1285674291

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1316993926

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1407060320

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1407895071

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1457545774

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1861431413

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2020

Registered at 2830 W MAIN ST, VISALIA, CA 932914331 (Tel: 5596361000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2020

Registered at 2830 W MAIN ST, VISALIA, CA 932914331 (Tel: 5596361000)

NPI Profile Active April 17, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 17, 2017

Registered at 100 STEIN PLZ, ROOM 2-132, LOS ANGELES, CA 900957065 (Tel: 3108254617)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2017

Registered at 100 STEIN PLZ, ROOM 2-132, LOS ANGELES, CA 900957065 (Tel: 3108254617)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 17, 2017

Recorded as DAVID STARK, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active August 20, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 20, 2013

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, BOX 2, TORRANCE, CA 905022004 (Tel: 3102222904)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2013

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, BOX 2, TORRANCE, CA 905022004 (Tel: 3102222904)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 20, 2013

Recorded as DAVID STARK, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 20, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 20, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528491990
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 20, 2013
Last Update: October 01, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2830 W Main St

Visalia, CA 932914331

Phone: 5596361000

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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