Active NPI 1992985774 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Joseph Mertzlufft , OD

Optometrist • Tampa, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Mertzlufft, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tampa, FL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Mertzlufft delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12311 W LINEBAUGH AVE.

Dr. Mertzlufft is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Florida, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12311 W Linebaugh Ave

Tampa, FL 336262651

Telephone 8138142020

Fax 8138149944

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Myeyedr Optometry Of Florida, Llc Facility NPI 1649002536

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tampa, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +20.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.6 Yrs

State Avg: 22.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

164 Specialists

Practicing in Tampa, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

17.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mertzlufft (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Tampa Specialty Average (18.6 Years) 18.6 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	115	114	$146.37	$119.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	27	$66.45	$54.71
92250 Photography of the retina	24	24	$50.00	$35.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$92.50	$87.92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$170.85	$141.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$80.45	$59.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	113	113	$132.16	$121.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	26	$60.00	$55.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	28	$90.00	$88.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$162.07	$144.25
92250 Photography of the retina	21	20	$45.00	$35.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$128.00	$123.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	28	$60.00	$55.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$158.00	$146.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	15	$90.00	$89.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	111	$128.00	$124.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	34	$54.88	$52.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	27	$82.32	$82.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$158.00	$147.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	117	116	$128.00	$124.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	33	$55.81	$45.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	23	$73.00	$72.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$158.00	$148.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	124	124	$128.00	$124.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	29	$60.00	$44.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$158.00	$148.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	21	$73.00	$72.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	123	122	$128.00	$117.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	36	$60.00	$40.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	29	$74.16	$68.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$158.00	$140.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$45.00	$33.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	106	105	$128.00	$113.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	31	$60.00	$40.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	28	$73.00	$67.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$158.00	$137.48
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$45.00	$37.26
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$71.00	$59.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$45.00	$32.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$85.00	$58.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-05

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL 2610

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

620845200 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Vsp

8138142020 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Spectera

24794 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed

940754 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Davis Vision

56106 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Myeyedr Optometry Of Florida, Llc

1480 Timberlane Rd, Tallahassee, FL 323121713

Phone: 8508934005

Myeyedr Optometry Of Florida, Llc

12311 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 336262651

Phone: 8138142020

Secondary Practice Locations

12037 Whitmarsh Ln, Suite 101

Tampa, FL 336261737

Phone: 8138142020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Emily Hall , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1972096857

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 05, 2021

Registered at 12311 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 336262651 (Tel: 8138142020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 05, 2021

Registered at 12311 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 336262651 (Tel: 8138142020)

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NPI Profile Active February 07, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2013

Registered at 12037 WHITMARSH LN, SUITE 101, TAMPA, FL 336261737 (Tel: 8138142020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 07, 2013

Registered at 12037 WHITMARSH LN, SUITE 101, TAMPA, FL 336261737 (Tel: 8138142020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 07, 2013

Recorded as JOHN MERTZLUFFT, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 07, 2013

Optometrist (License #2610 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 08, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992985774

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 08, 2007

Last Update: February 05, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

12311 W Linebaugh Ave

Tampa, FL 336262651

Phone: 8138142020

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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