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Dr. Richard L Soldinger , OD

Optometrist • Okeechobee, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Soldinger, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Okeechobee, FL. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1979, Dr. Soldinger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 520 S PARROTT AVE.

Dr. Soldinger is affiliated with Eye And Ear Of Chasewood Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

520 S Parrott Ave

Okeechobee, FL 349744345

Telephone 8637634334
Fax 8637633226
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Okeechobee, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +17.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Okeechobee, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
22.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Soldinger (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Okeechobee Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 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
38 37 $128.16 $112.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
15 11 $85.00 $52.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
13 11 $145.00 $91.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $132.73 $126.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-08
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL 1504

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 FL OPC1504

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
0365300 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Fl Medicare Fcso
19301 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye And Ear Of Chasewood Llc

6380 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 334587979

Phone: 5618422020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Gwendolyn King , OPTICIAN

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1164481123
NPI 1295728418

Doctor of Optometry

Jean Drewski , BS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

NPI 1679767404

Bachelor of Science

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2025

Optometrist (License #OPC1504 in FL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2025

Optometrist (License #1504 in FL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2023

Optometrist (License #OPC1504 in FL)

NPI Profile Active January 18, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 18, 2016

Registered at 520 S PARROTT AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 349744345 (Tel: 8637634334)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 18, 2016

Registered at 520 S PARROTT AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 349744345 (Tel: 8637634334)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 18, 2016

Recorded as RICHARD SOLDINGER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 18, 2016

Optometrist (License #OPC1504 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689746992
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 14, 2006
Last Update: October 08, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

520 S Parrott Ave

Okeechobee, FL 349744345

Phone: 8637634334

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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