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Dr. Stephen Paris Bashford , OD

Optometrist • Arvada, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Bashford, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Arvada, CO. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Bashford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5801 OLD WADSWORTH BLVD.

Dr. Bashford is affiliated with Eye Center Of Northern Colorado Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5801 Old Wadsworth Blvd

Arvada, CO 800035421

Telephone 3034223817
Fax 3034236317
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Arvada, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +8.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.4 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Arvada, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
38.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bashford (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Arvada Specialty Average (14.4 Years) 14.4 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
153 140 $275.00 $127.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
72 51 $135.00 $91.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
31 29 $85.00 $35.42
92134 Imaging of retina
31 28 $85.00 $40.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
28 24 $130.00 $64.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
20 18 $185.00 $90.38
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
12 11 $380.00 $336.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 2362

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Center Of Northern Colorado Pc

2555 E 13th St, Loveland, CO 805375133

Phone: 9706790000

Eye Center Of Northern Colorado Pc

5801 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 800035421

Phone: 3034223817

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Glen Gunderson , OD

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NPI 1295725554

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1801197900

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1922061670

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 07, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 07, 2007

Registered at 5801 OLD WADSWORTH BLVD, ARVADA, CO 800035421 (Tel: 3034223817)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 07, 2007

Registered at 5801 OLD WADSWORTH BLVD, ARVADA, CO 800035421 (Tel: 3034223817)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 07, 2007

Recorded as STEPHEN BASHFORD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 07, 2007

Optometrist (License #2362 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962492140
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 27, 2005
Last Update: November 07, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5801 Old Wadsworth Blvd

Arvada, CO 800035421

Phone: 3034223817

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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