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Active NPI 1568436186 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stuart Jackson Thomas , OD

Optometrist • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stuart Thomas, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1981, Dr. Thomas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1077 BAXTER ST.

Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Athens Eye Care 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

1077 Baxter St

Athens, GA 306063767

Telephone 7065497757
Fax 7065494186
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Thomas Eye Center Facility NPI 1700096021

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +23.3 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
38.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thomas (45 Years) 45 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
198 198 $126.00 $114.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
93 59 $126.00 $84.72
92250 Photography of the retina
43 43 $112.00 $33.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
24 24 $110.00 $56.98
92134 Imaging of retina
23 19 $90.00 $36.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $146.00 $136.74
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
17 17 $90.00 $30.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA GA1062

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 - Sports Vision

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WS0006X

State License GA GA 1062

An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement - which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete's sport.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00314388A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Athens Eye Care Llc

1077 Baxter St, Athens, GA 306063767

Phone: 7065497757

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1407412471

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1801121488

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 09, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 09, 2013

Registered at 1077 BAXTER ST, ATHENS, GA 306063767 (Tel: 7065497757)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 09, 2013

Registered at 1077 BAXTER ST, ATHENS, GA 306063767 (Tel: 7065497757)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 09, 2013

Recorded as STUART THOMAS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 09, 2013

Optometrist (License #GA1062 in GA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 09, 2013

Optometrist (License #GA 1062 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568436186
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 13, 2006
Last Update: December 09, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1077 Baxter St

Athens, GA 306063767

Phone: 7065497757

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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