Active NPI 1639136120 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven J Bethka , OD

Optometrist • Grand Junction, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Bethka, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Grand Junction, CO. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Bethka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 950 NORTH AVE STE 106.

Dr. Bethka is affiliated with Valley Vision Center, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

950 North Ave Ste 106

Grand Junction, CO 815013259

Telephone 9702457850

Fax 9702420281

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Valley Vision Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1336241827

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Grand Junction, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +6.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.2 Yrs

State Avg: 19.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

30 Specialists

Practicing in Grand Junction, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

29.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bethka (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Grand Junction Specialty Average (29.2 Years) 29.2 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	118	117	$120.00	$118.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	12	$270.00	$108.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$140.00	$138.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	20	$80.25	$79.34
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$76.00	$37.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	117	$120.00	$115.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$140.00	$134.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	12	$270.00	$103.83
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	18	$84.44	$80.19
92250 Photography of the retina	17	16	$76.00	$36.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	102	102	$120.00	$119.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$140.00	$138.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	99	98	$120.20	$120.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$140.00	$140.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	20	12	$270.00	$111.39
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$76.00	$40.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	11	$90.00	$90.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	78	78	$120.00	$119.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$140.00	$139.91
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	17	$90.00	$89.77
92250 Photography of the retina	17	17	$76.00	$45.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	62	62	$120.00	$118.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$120.00	$110.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	16	$89.00	$45.76
92250 Photography of the retina	17	17	$76.00	$51.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$140.00	$138.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$140.00	$138.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$120.00	$103.90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$120.00	$118.52
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	27	18	$270.00	$112.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$140.00	$138.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$87.11	$41.99
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$76.00	$55.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$120.00	$100.94
92250 Photography of the retina	33	33	$76.00	$62.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$140.00	$136.89
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	19	14	$270.00	$121.42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$120.00	$117.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-24

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 1394

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

08013948 (CO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P00323440 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Valley Vision Center, Inc.

950 N Ave, Grand Junction, CO 815017641

Phone: 9702420222

Secondary Practice Locations

1144 N 12th St

Grand Junction, CO 815017641

Phone: 9702457850

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Andrew Mckenzie , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1629170113

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 August 24, 2020

Registered at 950 NORTH AVE STE 106, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815013259 (Tel: 9702457850)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2020

Registered at 950 NORTH AVE STE 106, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815013259 (Tel: 9702457850)

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NPI Profile Active August 20, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 20, 2008

Registered at 1144 N 12TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815017641 (Tel: 9702457850)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2008

Registered at 1144 N 12TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815017641 (Tel: 9702457850)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 20, 2008

Recorded as STEVEN BETHKA, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 20, 2008

Optometrist (License #1394 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639136120

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 27, 2006

Last Update: August 24, 2020

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

950 North Ave Ste 106

Grand Junction, CO 815013259

Phone: 9702457850

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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