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Active NPI 1215014204 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy J Bauer , OD

Optometrist • Basalt, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Bauer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Basalt, CO. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Bauer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 850 E VALLEY RD.

Dr. Bauer is affiliated with Roaring Fork Vision Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, 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

Practice Address

850 E Valley Rd

Basalt, CO 816217600

Telephone 9709252020
Fax 9709272010

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Basalt, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 34.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Basalt, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
37.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bauer (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Basalt Specialty Average (34.0 Years) 34.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
84 83 $158.15 $119.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
51 32 $102.00 $90.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
50 42 $117.36 $57.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $162.11 $135.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
12 12 $156.00 $64.65
92134 Imaging of retina
12 12 $110.00 $40.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 1545

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

Roaring Fork Vision Pllc

341 Market St, Basalt, CO 816217409

Phone: 9709272020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1689410565

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 April 26, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2015

Registered at 850 E VALLEY RD, BASALT, CO 816217600 (Tel: 9709252020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2015

Registered at 850 E VALLEY RD, BASALT, CO 816217600 (Tel: 9709252020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2015

Recorded as TIMOTHY BAUER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2015

Optometrist (License #1545 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215014204
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 01, 2006
Last Update: April 26, 2015
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

850 E Valley Rd

Basalt, CO 816217600

Phone: 9709252020

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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