Active NPI 1538259767 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard J Colo , OD

Optometrist • Suffield, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Colo, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Suffield, CT. With approximately 56 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1970, Dr. Colo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 162 MOUNTAIN ROAD.

Dr. Colo is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Connecticut Llc and accepts 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

162 Mountain Road

Suffield, CT 06078

Telephone 8606685556

Fax 8606685556

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1970

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Suffield, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

56 Yrs +27.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Suffield, CT (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Colo (56 Years) 56 Yrs

Suffield Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	36	$80.00	$59.41
92250 Photography of the retina	36	36	$105.00	$38.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	51	50	$105.00	$39.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	33	$79.42	$60.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	23	$125.00	$95.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	63	63	$105.00	$40.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	29	$75.00	$60.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	29	$105.61	$97.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$145.00	$137.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	75	73	$105.00	$42.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	42	$105.00	$98.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	21	$75.00	$61.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$145.00	$138.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$125.00	$121.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	85	84	$105.00	$49.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	40	$105.00	$81.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$145.00	$137.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	23	$75.00	$49.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$145.00	$117.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	145	138	$105.00	$54.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	111	$174.73	$136.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	60	$137.37	$79.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	28	$90.00	$48.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	30	$149.03	$69.88
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	28	23	$28.00	$17.77
92134 Imaging of retina	21	19	$103.57	$42.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$171.67	$116.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	18	$120.00	$95.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	16	$105.00	$37.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$225.00	$162.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	228	208	$105.00	$58.38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	185	183	$175.00	$127.95
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	109	74	$120.00	$89.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	74	$140.00	$73.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	82	70	$150.00	$66.24
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	63	41	$28.00	$16.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	44	39	$105.00	$35.71
92134 Imaging of retina	40	36	$105.00	$40.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	28	$90.00	$45.46
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$225.00	$154.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	315	288	$105.00	$66.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	254	252	$175.00	$123.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	181	118	$120.00	$84.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	93	$140.00	$71.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	82	$150.00	$62.81
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	68	56	$28.00	$16.73
92134 Imaging of retina	49	47	$105.00	$38.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$225.00	$144.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	40	$105.00	$33.99
92285 Photography of content of eyes	23	16	$105.00	$20.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	15	$90.00	$43.32
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	17	17	$105.00	$26.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$175.00	$105.87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$55.00	$14.02
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	12	12	$200.00	$149.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CT 000736

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License CT 000736

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

004023933 (CT)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID St Of Ct License Number

000736 (CT)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Id

060873489 (CT)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Myeyedr Optometry Of Connecticut Llc

162 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 060782091

Phone: 8606680266

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Laura Mafuz , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1447273719

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Aleksandr Kozlov , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1700138047

Doctor of Optometry

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 July 10, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2008

Registered at 162 MOUNTAIN ROAD, SUFFIELD, CT 06078 (Tel: 8606685556)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2008

Registered at 162 MOUNTAIN ROAD, SUFFIELD, CT 06078 (Tel: 8606680266)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 10, 2008

Recorded as RICHARD COLO, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2008

Optometrist (License #000736 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538259767

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 16, 2006

Last Update: July 10, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

162 Mountain Road

Suffield, CT 06078

Phone: 8606680266

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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