Active NPI 1851371454 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph James Thimons , OD

Optometrist • Fairfield, CT

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Thimons, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fairfield, CT. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1978, Dr. Thimons delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS OF CONNECTICUT.

Dr. Thimons is affiliated with Ophthalmic Consultants Of Connecticut Pc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, established 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

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Connecticut
75 Kings Highway Cutoff

Fairfield, CT 06825

Telephone 2033668000

Fax 2033304598

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ophthalmic Consultants Of Connecticut Pc Facility NPI 1659319598

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fairfield, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

48 Yrs +20.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.2 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Fairfield, CT (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

51.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thimons (48 Years) 48 Yrs

Fairfield Specialty Average (27.2 Years) 27.2 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	413	275	$125.00	$90.97
92250 Photography of the retina	312	250	$125.00	$36.62
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	308	300	$250.00	$126.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	235	182	$200.00	$126.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	183	147	$300.00	$35.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	137	112	$150.00	$62.98
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	122	91	$145.00	$86.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	111	85	$110.00	$92.78
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	77	36	$416.88	$123.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	72	72	$195.00	$149.68
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	58	43	$553.45	$230.38
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	57	47	$85.00	$27.41
92134 Imaging of retina	43	39	$300.00	$39.73
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	43	38	$400.00	$127.95
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	31	14	$1800.00	$1125.59
92025 Ct scan of cornea	18	15	$200.00	$36.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$225.00	$165.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	538	265	$125.00	$96.70
92250 Photography of the retina	403	313	$125.00	$40.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	353	322	$236.40	$136.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	145	111	$300.00	$38.84
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	128	115	$110.00	$97.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	113	90	$150.00	$68.01
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	103	78	$145.00	$93.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	91	$200.00	$135.76
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	97	33	$1800.00	$1487.17
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	93	45	$608.60	$173.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	77	77	$195.00	$160.10
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	67	45	$597.01	$261.12
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	51	24	$100.00	$22.03
92134 Imaging of retina	46	39	$300.00	$41.53
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	43	37	$85.00	$29.77
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	40	32	$400.00	$137.09
92025 Ct scan of cornea	21	18	$200.00	$39.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$175.00	$120.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$225.00	$177.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	547	316	$125.00	$97.82
92250 Photography of the retina	436	331	$125.00	$40.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	425	331	$200.00	$137.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	133	114	$300.00	$39.51
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	110	25	$1720.91	$1542.48
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	107	45	$351.40	$152.77
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	100	80	$126.10	$94.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	97	74	$85.00	$30.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	89	71	$150.00	$69.20
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	86	61	$602.33	$252.07
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	72	71	$151.39	$138.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$225.00	$179.57
92134 Imaging of retina	50	44	$300.00	$43.76
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	36	17	$100.00	$22.39
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	32	$110.00	$98.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$195.00	$163.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$175.00	$121.22
92025 Ct scan of cornea	12	11	$200.00	$39.63

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	597	404	$190.08	$139.22
92250 Photography of the retina	413	310	$125.00	$43.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	343	208	$124.83	$97.88
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	181	119	$98.51	$87.25
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	111	48	$100.00	$22.48
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	97	32	$306.19	$127.22
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	96	42	$55.00	$11.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	95	83	$300.00	$40.99
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	79	16	$1500.00	$1470.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$214.53	$180.83
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	65	44	$600.00	$259.94
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	54	50	$85.00	$30.76
92134 Imaging of retina	51	42	$300.00	$45.22
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	34	$150.00	$70.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$150.00	$140.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$180.00	$166.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	484	285	$110.00	$98.07
92250 Photography of the retina	409	319	$125.00	$50.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	334	283	$150.00	$138.77
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period	140	113	$55.00	$55.73
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	111	48	$100.00	$22.43
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	91	39	$55.00	$11.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	67	$300.00	$40.88
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	46	20	$300.00	$126.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$180.00	$159.69
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	40	25	$600.00	$214.49
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	40	15	$1500.00	$1509.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	33	$150.00	$70.48
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	33	$105.00	$93.55
92134 Imaging of retina	26	25	$300.00	$45.00
92025 Ct scan of cornea	12	12	$200.00	$41.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	698	392	$110.00	$96.37
92250 Photography of the retina	619	439	$125.00	$55.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	594	421	$150.00	$137.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	190	158	$300.00	$39.19
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	188	85	$100.00	$22.03
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	174	80	$55.00	$12.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	159	132	$150.00	$69.79
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	105	22	$1500.00	$1490.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	90	75	$85.00	$29.93
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	88	31	$300.00	$118.36
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	74	48	$587.84	$227.92
92134 Imaging of retina	69	55	$300.00	$44.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	66	66	$180.00	$164.28
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	43	43	$105.00	$91.74
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	42	18	$90.00	$40.73
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	36	15	$233.33	$36.11
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	24	13	$270.83	$85.41
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	16	13	$130.00	$64.97
87809 Detection test for adenovirus	15	11	$50.00	$21.32
65435 Removal of outer layer of cornea	13	11	$228.85	$91.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	742	479	$150.00	$132.01
92250 Photography of the retina	605	431	$125.00	$59.98
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	422	311	$110.00	$91.68
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	129	57	$100.00	$22.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	119	106	$150.00	$68.10
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	118	51	$55.00	$13.96
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	113	26	$1513.27	$1483.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	95	87	$300.00	$38.68
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	75	25	$300.00	$114.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$180.00	$156.06
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	64	60	$85.00	$27.93
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	45	45	$75.00	$17.00
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	41	33	$585.37	$241.18
92134 Imaging of retina	31	25	$300.00	$43.17
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	26	26	$105.00	$87.94
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	16	11	$237.50	$47.12
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	15	12	$130.00	$77.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	855	514	$110.00	$88.98
92250 Photography of the retina	352	276	$125.00	$69.75
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	308	262	$150.00	$129.49
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	112	32	$1500.00	$1476.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	72	72	$180.00	$155.50
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	54	17	$300.00	$113.81
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	51	51	$105.00	$85.25
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	46	43	$75.00	$17.84
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	40	27	$540.00	$231.42
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	34	17	$100.00	$22.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	25	$300.00	$37.79
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	22	11	$55.00	$15.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	19	$150.00	$66.86
92134 Imaging of retina	15	14	$300.00	$43.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CT 0022417

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

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Connecticut Pc

2777 Summer St, Stamford, CT 069054318

Phone: 2039751818

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Connecticut Pc

25 3rd St, Stamford, CT 069055100

Phone: 2039751818

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Laura Tiedemann , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1346745775

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Talia Shoshany

Ophthalmology

NPI 1841827524

Dr. Jonathan Stein , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1881636793

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 17, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 17, 2010

Registered at OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS OF CONNECTICUT, 75 KINGS HIGHWAY CUTOFF, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825 (Tel: 2033668000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 17, 2010

Registered at OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS OF CONNECTICUT, 75 KINGS HIGHWAY CUTOFF, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824 (Tel: 2033668000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 17, 2010

Recorded as JOSEPH THIMONS, O.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 17, 2010

Optometrist (License #0022417 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851371454

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 19, 2006

Last Update: September 17, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Connecticut, 75 Kings Highway Cutoff

Fairfield, CT 06824

Phone: 2033668000

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