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Active NPI 1396767208 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Michelle M Hernandez , OD

Optometrist • Clearwater, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michelle Hernandez, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Clearwater, FL. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Hernandez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2560 GULF TO BAY BLVD.

Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Eye Site Of Tampa Bay Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2560 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Suite 100

Clearwater, FL 337654421

Telephone 7277993772
Fax 7277916598
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Site Of Tampa Bay Pa Facility NPI 1689773657

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Clearwater, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +12.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.9 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
38 Specialists

Practicing in Clearwater, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hernandez (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Clearwater Specialty Average (21.9 Years) 21.9 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
425 419 $251.64 $120.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
199 151 $149.85 $88.95
92134 Imaging of retina
164 162 $81.74 $38.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
141 137 $74.02 $34.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
105 101 $126.52 $60.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
79 68 $175.22 $85.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
24 24 $300.66 $142.90
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
17 17 $25.78 $10.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC 2600

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
078935600 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Site Of Tampa Bay Pa

2031 Little Rd, Trinity, FL 346554421

Phone: 7273750300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1205858115

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1396774501

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1710964077

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1891790366

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 23, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2017

Registered at 2560 GULF TO BAY BLVD, SUITE 100, CLEARWATER, FL 337654421 (Tel: 7277993772)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2017

Registered at 2560 GULF TO BAY BLVD, SUITE 100, CLEARWATER, FL 337654421 (Tel: 7277993772)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 23, 2017

Recorded as MICHELLE HERNANDEZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2017

Optometrist (License #OPC 2600 in FL)

NPI Profile Active June 07, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2010

Registered at 601 S BELCHER RD, CLEARWATER, FL 337646301 (Tel: 7277993772)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2010

Registered at 601 S BELCHER RD, CLEARWATER, FL 337646301 (Tel: 7277993772)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2010

Recorded as MICHELLE HERNANDEZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2010

Optometrist (License #OPC 2600 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396767208
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 24, 2006
Last Update: March 23, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2560 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Suite 100

Clearwater, FL 337654421

Phone: 7277993772

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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