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Active NPI 1386772606 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James David Weston , OD

Optometrist • Hamden, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Weston, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Hamden, CT. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1982, Dr. Weston delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2300 DIXWELL AVE.

Dr. Weston is affiliated with Hamden Eye Associates, P.C. 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, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2300 Dixwell Ave

Hamden, CT 065142108

Telephone 2032483937
Fax 2032885679
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores East Lp Facility NPI 1245257534

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hamden, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
44 Yrs +8.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 36.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Hamden, CT (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
24.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Weston (44 Years) 44 Yrs
Hamden Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 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
159 158 $134.89 $131.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
59 52 $110.00 $93.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
50 43 $85.00 $36.75
92134 Imaging of retina
39 37 $85.00 $41.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
38 30 $114.87 $66.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
30 26 $68.00 $59.40
92250 Photography of the retina
24 21 $98.00 $38.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
18 18 $153.33 $151.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
14 11 $88.00 $86.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CT 000973

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Connecticare Id
761400 (CT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthnet Id Number
1951 (CT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare Id
002207762003 (CT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Oxford Health Plan Id
P693803 (CT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Id
090000973CT (CT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna Id
0614004920003 (CT)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hamden Eye Associates, P.c.

1970 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 065171204

Phone: 2032483937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1871621193

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 June 04, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2008

Registered at 2300 DIXWELL AVE, HAMDEN, CT 065142108 (Tel: 2032483937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2008

Registered at 2300 DIXWELL AVE, HAMDEN, CT 065142108 (Tel: 2032483937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 04, 2008

Recorded as JAMES WESTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 04, 2008

Optometrist (License #000973 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 28, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1386772606
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 28, 2007
Last Update: June 04, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2300 Dixwell Ave

Hamden, CT 065142108

Phone: 2032483937

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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