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Russell D. Springer , PC

Optometrist • Athens, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Russell Springer, PC is a certified Optometrist practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1997, Russell Springer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 270 HAWTHORNE AVE STE A.

Russell Springer maintains professional affiliations with East Athens Family Vision Llc, Russell D. Springer Pc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

270 Hawthorne Ave Ste A

Athens, GA 306062881

Telephone 7065433599
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dr Wayne Morris Llc Facility NPI 1760862429

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +7.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
27 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
36.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Springer (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 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
141 138 $178.25 $114.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
41 27 $129.27 $82.52
92134 Imaging of retina
35 31 $56.86 $36.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $212.50 $135.32
92250 Photography of the retina
21 21 $65.00 $33.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
17 13 $52.00 $32.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $185.24 $120.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
11 11 $87.78 $57.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-01-17
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT001619

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 GA GA01619

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
00772098A (GA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1841593175 (GA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
00772098C (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

East Athens Family Vision Llc

850 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 306053132

Phone: 7068057101

Russell D. Springer Pc

270 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, GA 306062881

Phone: 7065433599

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1699855510

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1720386865

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 August 17, 2020

Registered at 270 HAWTHORNE AVE STE A, ATHENS, GA 306062881 (Tel: 7065433599)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 17, 2020

Registered at 270 HAWTHORNE AVE, ATHENS, GA 306062881 (Tel: 7065433599)

NPI Profile Active March 20, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 20, 2008

Registered at 1000 HAWTHORNE AVE, STE A, ATHENS, GA 30606 (Tel: 7065433599)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 20, 2008

Registered at 1000 HAWTHORNE AVE STE A, ATHENS, GA 306062168 (Tel: 7065433599)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 20, 2008

Recorded as RUSSELL SPRINGER, PC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 20, 2008

Optometrist (License #GA01619 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1336123843
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 30, 2005
Last Update: January 17, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

270 Hawthorne Ave

Athens, GA 306062881

Phone: 7065433599

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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