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Active NPI 1346288784 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul James Befanis , MD

Ophthalmology • Melbourne, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Befanis, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Melbourne, FL. Practice services are available at 665 S APOLLO BLVD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, injection of drug into eye, 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

665 S Apollo Blvd

Melbourne, FL 329011485

Telephone 3219843200
Fax 3219840032
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Brevard Surgery Center Facility NPI 1770528838

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Melbourne, FL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 29.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Melbourne, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina
478 173 $92.00 $38.10
67028 Injection of drug into eye
325 78 $283.00 $96.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
316 118 $145.83 $68.62
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
232 63 $250.00 $48.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
138 132 $215.00 $100.86
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
114 57 $123.25 $53.13
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
104 12 $1862.29 $921.79
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
94 56 $1800.00 $538.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
73 47 $87.00 $40.86
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
55 43 $690.00 $286.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
31 31 $335.00 $156.28
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
18 12 $1800.00 $648.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
13 12 $130.00 $59.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME 47238

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
043261000 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
05581 (FL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1083824361

Doctor of Optometry

Stephanie Stonecypher

Physician Assistant

NPI 1114580065
NPI 1417173832

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1477503696

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1619364775

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1861986937

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2011

Registered at 665 S APOLLO BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 329011485 (Tel: 3219843200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2011

Registered at 665 S APOLLO BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 329011485 (Tel: 3219843200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2011

Recorded as PAUL BEFANIS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #ME 47238 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346288784
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 04, 2006
Last Update: October 12, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

665 S Apollo Blvd

Melbourne, FL 329011485

Phone: 3219843200

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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