Active NPI 1467415802 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas A Politzer , OD

Optometrist • Fruita, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Politzer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fruita, CO. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1981, Dr. Politzer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 332 E ASPEN AVE STE 100.

Dr. Politzer is affiliated with Visualeyes Eye Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

332 E Aspen Ave Ste 100

Fruita, CO 815212204

Telephone 9708582020

Fax 9708586601

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Visualeyes Eyecare, P.c. Facility NPI 1386813889

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fruita, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +17.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.7 Yrs

State Avg: 19.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Fruita, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

33.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Politzer (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Fruita Specialty Average (27.7 Years) 27.7 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
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	32	$94.00	$64.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	24	$110.67	$91.48
92250 Photography of the retina	34	32	$89.00	$35.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$208.88	$149.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	23	$208.26	$161.31
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	20	20	$95.00	$36.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$213.31	$151.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$94.00	$64.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	22	$105.00	$92.25
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	28	28	$95.00	$37.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$105.00	$66.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$190.00	$130.89
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$225.00	$200.77
92250 Photography of the retina	12	11	$82.00	$39.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	69	$105.00	$75.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	61	58	$105.00	$65.31
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	41	40	$95.00	$39.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	39	39	$233.97	$150.57
92250 Photography of the retina	37	36	$82.00	$44.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$171.43	$126.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	30	30	$225.00	$206.43
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	30	30	$95.00	$38.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	11	$100.00	$37.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	171	103	$105.00	$75.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	100	97	$183.75	$126.92
92250 Photography of the retina	78	74	$82.00	$49.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	67	$105.00	$65.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	59	59	$192.46	$151.96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	43	43	$225.00	$203.68
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	41	41	$95.00	$38.58
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	38	34	$95.00	$38.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	157	95	$105.00	$69.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	79	$105.00	$61.72
92250 Photography of the retina	90	84	$82.00	$51.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	84	84	$188.45	$143.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	79	78	$183.61	$120.52
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	61	58	$95.00	$36.73
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	29	29	$95.00	$36.66
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	26	26	$225.00	$193.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	16	$70.00	$68.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	71	$105.00	$68.88
92250 Photography of the retina	92	83	$82.00	$62.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	67	65	$173.73	$116.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	61	56	$105.00	$56.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	50	50	$177.40	$138.92
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	28	28	$95.00	$38.78
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	25	25	$95.00	$36.22
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$250.00	$194.60
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	18	$225.00	$190.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-11

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 1105

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

Visualeyes Eye Care Pc

332 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 815212204

Phone: 9708582020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Michael Reeder , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1003175878

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Gary Quarnberg , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1831172196

Doctor of Optometry

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 May 11, 2023

Registered at 332 E ASPEN AVE STE 100, FRUITA, CO 815212204 (Tel: 9708582020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 11, 2023

Registered at 332 E ASPEN AVE STE 100, FRUITA, CO 815212204 (Tel: 9708582020)

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NPI Profile Active February 29, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 29, 2008

Registered at 333 S ALLISON PKWY, SUITE 120, LAKEWOOD, CO 802263115 (Tel: 3039892020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 29, 2008

Registered at 333 S ALLISON PKWY, SUITE 120, LAKEWOOD, CO 802263115 (Tel: 3039892020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 29, 2008

Recorded as THOMAS POLITZER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 29, 2008

Optometrist (License #1105 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467415802

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 07, 2006

Last Update: May 11, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

332 E Aspen Ave Ste 100

Fruita, CO 815212204

Phone: 9708582020

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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