Active NPI 1104896158 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. W J Knauer , MD

Ophthalmology • Jacksonville, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. W Knauer, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Jacksonville, FL. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Knauer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2535 RIVERSIDE AVE.

Dr. Knauer is affiliated with Levenson Eye Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, new 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

2535 Riverside Ave

Jacksonville, FL 322044710

Telephone 9043886548

Fax 9043898157

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Knauer &smithwick Ophthalmology Associates Pa Facility NPI 1730275124

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Jacksonville, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +19.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.4 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

89 Specialists

Practicing in Jacksonville, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

36.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Knauer (47 Years) 47 Yrs

Jacksonville Specialty Average (27.4 Years) 27.4 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	511	369	$128.30	$87.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	34	$116.25	$59.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$155.88	$107.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$87.14	$54.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	516	371	$120.04	$88.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	51	51	$135.00	$59.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	36	$85.00	$55.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$140.00	$111.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$140.00	$125.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	482	344	$118.51	$89.95
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$150.00	$124.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	38	$140.00	$127.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	37	$85.00	$56.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	32	$135.00	$60.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	32	$120.00	$87.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$140.00	$111.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	512	484	$150.00	$124.96
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	244	132	$120.00	$88.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	45	43	$135.00	$62.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$190.00	$148.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$85.00	$56.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	465	438	$150.00	$124.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	211	129	$120.00	$87.13
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	40	$135.00	$62.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$190.00	$148.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$85.00	$45.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	497	477	$148.77	$123.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	307	208	$120.00	$86.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	35	$83.68	$73.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$190.00	$148.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	23	$83.00	$44.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$128.81	$62.60
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	20	18	$97.00	$42.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	11	$600.00	$328.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	818	774	$140.00	$120.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	336	189	$80.33	$69.93
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	112	109	$99.11	$47.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	103	98	$125.00	$60.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	89	89	$190.45	$143.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	36	$60.00	$42.03
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	34	32	$30.00	$20.43
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	32	31	$114.84	$39.77
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	23	17	$124.35	$39.40
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	18	$450.00	$316.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	873	818	$140.06	$113.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	377	198	$80.00	$67.42
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	138	129	$98.91	$44.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	116	114	$125.00	$58.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	62	62	$190.00	$135.44
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	52	48	$30.38	$18.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	34	$60.00	$40.38
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	19	19	$118.42	$36.50
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	13	11	$135.38	$50.29
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$103.00	$59.87
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$450.00	$302.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL 41501

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

069417700 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Levenson Eye Associates Inc

751 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 322043361

Phone: 9043663781

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Walter Smithwick , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1144292202

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 21, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 21, 2010

Registered at 2535 RIVERSIDE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322044710 (Tel: 9043886548)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2010

Registered at 2535 RIVERSIDE AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322044710 (Tel: 9043886548)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2010

Recorded as W KNAUER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #41501 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104896158

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 24, 2006

Last Update: July 21, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2535 Riverside Ave

Jacksonville, FL 322044710

Phone: 9043886548

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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