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Active NPI 1922170224 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth H Elder , OD

Optometrist • Wallingford, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Elder, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Wallingford, CT. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2000, Dr. Elder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 821 N MAIN STREET EXT.

Dr. Elder is affiliated with Wallingford Eye Care Center P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

821 N Main Street Ext

Wallingford, CT 064922464

Telephone 2032655152
Fax 2032651562
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wallingford, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs -0.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Wallingford, CT (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elder (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Wallingford Specialty Average (26.4 Years) 26.4 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
92250 Photography of the retina
108 107 $125.00 $38.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
96 96 $165.00 $131.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
37 28 $139.00 $91.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
29 27 $134.17 $59.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
23 23 $105.00 $35.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
18 17 $140.00 $66.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
16 16 $190.00 $155.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CT 2591

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

Wallingford Eye Care Center P.c.

821 N Main St Ext, Wallingford, CT 064922464

Phone: 2032655152

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

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NPI 1194895524

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2017

Registered at 821 N MAIN STREET EXT, WALLINGFORD, CT 064922464 (Tel: 2032655152)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2017

Registered at 821 NORTH MAIN STREET EXT, WALLINGFORD, CT 064924203 (Tel: 2032655152)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 27, 2017

Recorded as KENNETH ELDER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2017

Optometrist (License #2591 in CT)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 91 S MAIN ST, WALLINGFORD, CT 064924203 (Tel: 2032655152)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 91 S MAIN ST, WALLINGFORD, CT 064924203 (Tel: 2032655152)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as KENNETH ELDER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #2591 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922170224
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 14, 2006
Last Update: July 27, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

821 North Main Street Ext

Wallingford, CT 064924203

Phone: 2032655152

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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