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Dr. Thomas Chwe , OD

Optometrist • Ocala, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Chwe, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ocala, FL. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Chwe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2441 E FORT KING ST # 100.

Dr. Chwe maintains professional affiliations with Mike S. Mcfarland Mdpa, Myeyedr Optometry Of Florida, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2441 E Fort King St # 100

Ocala, FL 344712558

Telephone 3527328404
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ocala, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -6.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
47 Specialists

Practicing in Ocala, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
47.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chwe (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Ocala Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
136 115 $160.00 $114.90
92134 Imaging of retina
53 53 $84.25 $35.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
43 43 $207.56 $113.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
31 31 $79.35 $31.31
92250 Photography of the retina
31 31 $135.00 $31.37
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
30 21 $69.00 $23.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
28 28 $240.00 $149.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
27 27 $239.63 $136.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 22 $110.56 $81.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
26 26 $110.00 $54.89
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
25 15 $83.60 $28.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-13
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC6416

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 AR 2646

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

Mike S. Mcfarland Mdpa

3604 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 719136458

Phone: 5013181111

Myeyedr Optometry Of Florida, Llc

2140 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 323271009

Phone: 8509269213

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1154352367

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1699771907

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2024

Registered at 2441 E FORT KING ST # 100, OCALA, FL 344712558 (Tel: 3527328404)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2024

Registered at 2441 E FORT KING ST # 100, OCALA, FL 344712558 (Tel: 3527328404)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 23, 2024

Recorded as THOMAS CHWE, O.D.

NPI Profile Active September 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2012

Registered at 3805 W 28TH AVE, PINE BLUFF, AR 716034774 (Tel: 8705364100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2012

Registered at 3805 W 28TH AVE, PINE BLUFF, AR 716034774 (Tel: 8705364100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 21, 2012

Recorded as T CHWE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2012

Optometrist (License #2646 in AR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 21, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144533936
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 21, 2010
Last Update: September 13, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2441 E Fort King St # 100

Ocala, FL 344712558

Phone: 3527328404

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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