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Dr. James A Muse , OD

Optometrist • Clearwater, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Muse, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Clearwater, FL. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1994, Dr. Muse delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2560 GULF TO BAY BLVD.

Dr. Muse is affiliated with Ocala Eye 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

Clearwater, FL 337654413

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

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1994

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
32 Yrs +10.1 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
42.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Muse (32 Years) 32 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
133 133 $154.02 $119.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
98 83 $148.32 $87.79
92134 Imaging of retina
61 61 $73.34 $38.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
37 37 $257.61 $141.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
34 31 $94.71 $46.41
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
29 28 $144.83 $83.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
24 24 $73.17 $33.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
12 12 $110.17 $59.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC2774

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KY 2053DT

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 KY 2053DT

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ptan
1649450115 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Identification Number
610866345 (KY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare
K276010 (KY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Id
203177656 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Ptan
5686290001 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ocala Eye Pa

1556 Bella Cruz Dr, The Villages, FL 321598969

Phone: 3526225183

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 1396767208

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1396774501

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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
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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2024

Registered at 2560 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 337654413 (Tel: 7277993772)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2024

Registered at 2560 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 337654413 (Tel: 7277993772)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2024

Optometrist (License #2053DT in KY)

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Updated Practice Location March 05, 2019

Registered at 4004 DUPONT CIR, LOUISVILLE, KY 402074819 (Tel: 5028971604)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 05, 2019

Registered at 4004 DUPONT CIR, LOUISVILLE, KY 402074819 (Tel: 5028971604)

NPI Profile Active March 17, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2009

Registered at 5400 SW COLLEGE RD, SUITE 106, OCALA, FL 344745756 (Tel: 3526223937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2009

Registered at 5400 SW COLLEGE RD, SUITE 106, OCALA, FL 344745756 (Tel: 3526223937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 17, 2009

Recorded as JAMES MUSE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2009

Optometrist (License #OPC2774 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710964077
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 28, 2005
Last Update: April 24, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2560 Gulf To Bay Blvd

Clearwater, FL 337654413

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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