Active NPI 1235544826 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Andrew Benson , OD

Optometrist • Denver, CO

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Andrew Benson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Denver, CO. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Dr. Benson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5489 N XENIA ST.

Dr. Benson does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, initial nursing facility visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5489 N Xenia St

Denver, CO 80238

Telephone 7202955356

Fax 7202639142

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vision Coverage Of Colorado, Llc Facility NPI 1609306570

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Denver, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.3 Yrs

State Avg: 19.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

147 Specialists

Practicing in Denver, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

15.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benson (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Denver Specialty Average (16.3 Years) 16.3 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	236	233	$48.98	$35.09
99345 Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes	167	167	$225.00	$189.36
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	108	103	$182.50	$164.87
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes	92	84	$210.00	$173.81
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	50	48	$150.00	$144.61
92285 Photography of content of eyes	33	33	$25.00	$22.12
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	22	16	$145.00	$119.46
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	20	11	$187.00	$142.95
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	15	14	$117.00	$101.58
92134 Imaging of retina	13	11	$49.23	$38.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$75.00	$60.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	180	179	$65.00	$35.74
99345 Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes	168	167	$225.00	$191.57
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes	54	52	$210.46	$175.99
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	45	45	$170.44	$154.07
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	34	34	$174.71	$136.13
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	30	24	$145.00	$120.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	19	$75.00	$60.67
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	15	14	$150.00	$145.17
92285 Photography of content of eyes	14	12	$25.00	$22.44
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	13	11	$108.46	$101.29
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	12	12	$297.50	$195.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	226	222	$65.00	$35.16
99327 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour	176	176	$210.00	$174.38
99337 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 60 minutes	56	54	$220.00	$182.24
92285 Photography of content of eyes	45	41	$25.00	$22.37
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	43	43	$190.00	$155.62
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	42	42	$191.43	$170.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	38	35	$72.37	$60.84
99336 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes	31	24	$155.00	$127.33
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	20	19	$153.50	$126.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99327 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour	155	155	$210.00	$177.51
92250 Photography of the retina	127	126	$61.34	$37.82
92285 Photography of content of eyes	41	36	$25.00	$22.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	30	$70.00	$62.91
99337 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 60 minutes	26	24	$220.00	$185.21
99336 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes	24	22	$155.00	$129.51
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	23	23	$190.87	$173.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$170.00	$148.43
99335 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 25 minutes	15	13	$110.00	$91.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$150.00	$125.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	82	80	$60.00	$44.01
99327 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour	58	58	$210.00	$180.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$170.00	$146.65
92285 Photography of content of eyes	22	22	$25.91	$19.26
99337 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 60 minutes	21	20	$220.00	$188.51
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$150.00	$123.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	104	102	$60.00	$48.35
99327 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour	71	71	$210.00	$178.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$170.38	$145.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	11	$84.62	$78.06
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$150.00	$121.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	66	66	$71.82	$53.29
99327 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour	46	46	$211.74	$173.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$170.42	$140.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$170.00	$92.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	14	13	$84.50	$62.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO OPT.0003058

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.

Secondary Practice Locations

1411 S Potomac St, Suite #140

Aurora, CO 800124536

Phone: 3033373937

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2018

Registered at 5489 N XENIA ST, DENVER, CO 80238 (Tel: 7202955356)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2018

Registered at 5489 N XENIA ST, DENVER, CO 802383870 (Tel: 7202955356)

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NPI Profile Active June 23, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2014

Registered at 1411 S POTOMAC ST, SUITE #140, AURORA, CO 800124536 (Tel: 3033373937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2014

Registered at 1411 S POTOMAC ST, SUITE #140, AURORA, CO 800124536 (Tel: 3033373937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2014

Recorded as ANDREW BENSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2014

Optometrist (License #OPT.0003058 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235544826

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2014

Last Update: September 18, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5489 N Xenia St

Denver, CO 802383870

Phone: 7202955356

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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