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Active NPI 1912098906 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Paul Mertzlufft , OD

Optometrist • Venice, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Mertzlufft, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Venice, FL. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Mertzlufft delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1360 E VENICE AVE.

Dr. Mertzlufft is affiliated with Center For Sight Pl and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1360 E Venice Ave

Venice, FL 342859066

Telephone 9414882020
Fax 9414842200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Center For Sight, Pl Facility NPI 1861580078

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Venice, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +17.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Venice, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mertzlufft (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Venice Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
1,721 1,686 $260.00 $120.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
773 555 $182.00 $85.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
251 240 $77.00 $34.87
92134 Imaging of retina
237 218 $85.00 $38.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
235 226 $130.00 $60.19
92250 Photography of the retina
227 207 $103.00 $35.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
115 115 $309.00 $142.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
90 87 $158.00 $88.98
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
23 23 $173.00 $80.77
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
16 16 $26.00 $10.47
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
15 14 $131.00 $61.05
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
14 13 $56.00 $18.99
92132 Imaging of front third of eye
12 12 $66.00 $29.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $228.00 $125.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC2452

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
620100800 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Sight Pl

1360 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 342859066

Phone: 9414882020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

20 Associated Practitioners
Shannon Bednarz , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023519246

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Priya Mathews , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1124398102

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134114259

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

George Hurwitz

Optometrist

NPI 1144887357
Dr. John Fezza , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1184715187

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Randolph

Optometrist

NPI 1215660220

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 24, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2011

Registered at 1360 E VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 342859066 (Tel: 9414882020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2011

Registered at 1360 E VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 342859066 (Tel: 9414882020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 24, 2011

Recorded as DAVID MERTZLUFFT, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 24, 2011

Optometrist (License #OPC2452 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912098906
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 27, 2006
Last Update: February 24, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1360 E Venice Ave

Venice, FL 342859066

Phone: 9414882020

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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