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Dr. Michael Shea , OD

Optometrist • Torrington, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Shea, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Torrington, CT. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2014, Dr. Shea delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 379 PROSPECT ST.

Dr. Shea is affiliated with Blondin Shea Eye Care Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

379 Prospect St

Torrington, CT 067905238

Telephone 8604898445
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Blondin Shea Eye Care Llc Facility NPI 1225500663

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Torrington, CT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -6.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Torrington, CT (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
32.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shea (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Torrington Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 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
181 181 $185.00 $131.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
76 62 $130.00 $95.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
73 73 $195.00 $155.83
92250 Photography of the retina
32 32 $83.75 $38.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
32 26 $185.00 $133.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
20 20 $95.00 $66.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
18 18 $90.00 $35.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $150.00 $116.57
92134 Imaging of retina
13 12 $90.00 $41.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CT 002913

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Blondin Shea Eye Care Llc

379 Prospect St, Torrington, CT 067905238

Phone: 8604892781

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 18, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2014

Registered at 379 PROSPECT ST, TORRINGTON, CT 067905238 (Tel: 8604898445)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2014

Registered at 379 PROSPECT ST, TORRINGTON, CT 067905238

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 18, 2014

Recorded as MICHAEL SHEA, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2014

Optometrist (License #002913 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 17, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447670401
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 17, 2014
Last Update: June 18, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

379 Prospect St

Torrington, CT 067905238

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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