Active NPI 1063467454 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Herbert Peter Fechter , MD

Ophthalmology • Augusta, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Herbert Fechter, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Augusta, GA. Practice services are available at 1330 INTERSTATE PKWY under active NPI credentials.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1330 Interstate Pkwy

Augusta, GA 309095625

Telephone 7066512020

Fax 7068556674

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Augusta, Pc Facility NPI 1386705069

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Augusta, GA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 22.8 Yrs

State Avg: 28.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

46 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (579 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	701	589	$164.19	$122.06
92250 Photography of the retina	495	485	$129.45	$33.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	420	420	$150.00	$58.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	334	334	$236.86	$116.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	300	300	$80.00	$32.29
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	170	88	$180.00	$25.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	132	84	$2500.00	$497.61
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	121	73	$850.00	$288.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	106	$115.00	$86.26
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	106	106	$25.00	$16.08
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	81	75	$83.00	$25.26
92134 Imaging of retina	76	75	$80.00	$36.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$224.84	$158.43
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	59	59	$45.00	$10.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$270.00	$139.83
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	28	19	$775.00	$194.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	28	$72.86	$53.45
92285 Photography of content of eyes	21	21	$65.00	$20.81
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	21	16	$2600.00	$980.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$152.69	$101.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,237	802	$160.00	$120.33
92250 Photography of the retina	882	802	$125.00	$33.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	691	675	$150.00	$56.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	517	513	$225.00	$117.08
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	513	213	$180.00	$23.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	494	488	$80.00	$32.56
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	243	147	$2500.00	$475.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	222	203	$115.00	$84.38
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	166	159	$83.00	$25.88
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	165	103	$857.73	$288.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	155	155	$215.00	$157.52
92134 Imaging of retina	149	145	$79.87	$36.49
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	102	102	$45.00	$10.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	96	96	$270.00	$138.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	50	$70.00	$52.96
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	51	36	$775.00	$192.33
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	50	46	$2600.00	$933.27
92285 Photography of content of eyes	40	40	$65.00	$20.15
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	29	20	$4900.00	$618.93
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	27	20	$2000.00	$751.66
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	15	$2875.00	$621.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$145.00	$106.19
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	19	17	$1250.00	$363.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,192	767	$160.00	$121.35
92250 Photography of the retina	710	643	$125.00	$33.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	615	611	$150.00	$57.80
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	500	496	$225.00	$117.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	467	448	$80.00	$33.17
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	244	138	$205.82	$24.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	210	193	$115.00	$86.11
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	183	116	$2500.00	$459.48
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	143	91	$850.00	$288.74
92134 Imaging of retina	120	119	$80.00	$37.14
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	117	116	$83.00	$26.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$215.00	$157.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	86	86	$270.00	$139.32
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	66	46	$775.00	$194.17
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	40	40	$45.00	$10.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	37	$70.00	$53.71
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	29	19	$4900.00	$624.66
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	29	21	$2000.00	$738.96
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	27	25	$2600.00	$903.53
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	22	20	$1250.00	$367.76
92285 Photography of content of eyes	20	19	$65.00	$20.90
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	16	13	$2875.00	$631.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$145.00	$106.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,501	889	$159.99	$124.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	743	733	$150.00	$58.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	674	666	$80.00	$34.05
92250 Photography of the retina	673	648	$125.00	$35.62
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	525	522	$225.00	$119.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	317	285	$115.00	$87.34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	288	167	$180.63	$41.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	271	162	$2500.00	$489.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	167	167	$215.00	$159.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	154	95	$855.52	$290.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	138	133	$83.00	$26.69
92134 Imaging of retina	105	104	$80.00	$37.94
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	77	77	$45.00	$10.52
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	72	45	$775.00	$196.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$270.00	$143.00
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	48	42	$2600.00	$914.42
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	33	22	$2000.00	$717.45
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	23	16	$2875.00	$569.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	22	$70.00	$53.57
92285 Photography of content of eyes	21	21	$65.00	$20.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$135.00	$84.77
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	12	12	$1250.00	$372.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,067	1,050	$210.44	$120.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	869	732	$104.13	$72.25
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	648	639	$150.00	$59.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	627	621	$80.00	$34.85
92250 Photography of the retina	529	525	$125.00	$41.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	275	164	$2500.00	$497.75
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	271	139	$181.33	$44.82
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	164	109	$615.00	$296.09
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	149	137	$135.00	$83.99
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	144	142	$83.00	$26.66
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	120	120	$45.00	$10.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$215.00	$159.64
92134 Imaging of retina	96	96	$80.00	$38.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	81	81	$247.16	$143.20
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	58	39	$775.00	$202.61
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	38	34	$2600.00	$1025.14
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	32	29	$2500.00	$997.19
0449T Insertion of initial aqueous fluid drainage device into eye	22	20	$1590.00	$750.42
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	16	$2875.00	$655.99
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	21	15	$2400.00	$308.32
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	21	18	$1250.00	$381.43
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	18	14	$2000.00	$683.84
92285 Photography of content of eyes	17	17	$65.00	$19.52
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$155.00	$75.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,316	1,284	$190.00	$120.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,083	881	$94.00	$71.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	824	812	$80.00	$34.82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	794	782	$150.00	$60.08
92250 Photography of the retina	579	578	$125.00	$45.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	490	257	$180.00	$49.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	437	261	$2500.00	$582.35
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	260	246	$83.00	$26.49
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	250	151	$619.92	$298.04
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	241	219	$135.00	$84.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	212	212	$215.00	$156.45
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	158	158	$45.00	$11.48
92134 Imaging of retina	103	102	$80.00	$38.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	100	100	$220.00	$144.93
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	100	59	$775.00	$203.52
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	59	54	$2600.00	$1031.54
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	42	27	$2400.00	$315.47
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	40	30	$2000.00	$687.63
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	38	29	$2875.00	$749.73
92285 Photography of content of eyes	25	25	$65.00	$19.51
0449T Insertion of initial aqueous fluid drainage device into eye	19	17	$1590.00	$747.17
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$120.00	$80.10
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	12	12	$230.00	$36.15
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct	11	11	$363.18	$152.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,301	1,275	$190.00	$118.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,061	852	$94.00	$69.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	776	763	$138.81	$59.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	766	759	$80.00	$35.04
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	481	252	$180.00	$49.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	397	234	$2500.00	$605.29
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	265	245	$83.00	$25.57
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	243	219	$135.00	$82.21
92250 Photography of the retina	215	214	$125.00	$51.11
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	209	135	$617.94	$292.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	169	169	$215.00	$156.40
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	130	130	$45.00	$13.72
92134 Imaging of retina	129	126	$80.00	$38.83
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	116	76	$775.00	$200.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	105	105	$220.00	$142.27
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	77	64	$2600.00	$985.63
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	54	34	$2400.00	$710.68
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	49	39	$2875.00	$757.40
0474T Insertion of drainage device and creation of fluid reservoir in front chamber of eye	22	16	$2400.00	$388.76
92285 Photography of content of eyes	15	15	$65.00	$18.50
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct	11	11	$363.18	$154.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,266	904	$94.00	$68.98
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,200	1,172	$181.78	$115.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	756	742	$130.00	$58.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	709	700	$80.00	$34.89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	497	260	$180.00	$57.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	411	241	$2500.00	$602.70
92250 Photography of the retina	264	262	$117.31	$60.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	211	134	$615.00	$286.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	202	186	$127.45	$79.35
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	198	191	$83.00	$25.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	175	175	$215.00	$156.74
92134 Imaging of retina	173	169	$80.00	$38.35
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	160	159	$45.00	$13.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	121	121	$217.77	$140.43
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	77	51	$663.96	$197.49
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	72	44	$2343.75	$1169.16
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	54	49	$2600.00	$971.13
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	47	33	$2875.00	$724.76
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	42	20	$35.00	$22.21
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	40	19	$35.00	$14.36
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct	22	22	$395.23	$153.97
92285 Photography of content of eyes	21	20	$65.00	$17.50
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	15	12	$775.00	$110.38
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$119.17	$73.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$145.00	$103.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License GA 058600

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0009X

State License GA 058600

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Legacy

18BDGSP (GA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 28, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2015

Registered at 1330 INTERSTATE PKWY, AUGUSTA, GA 309095625 (Tel: 7066512020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2015

Registered at 1330 INTERSTATE PKWY, AUGUSTA, GA 309095625 (Tel: 7066512020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 28, 2015

Recorded as HERBERT FECHTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #058600 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063467454

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 23, 2006

Last Update: January 28, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1330 Interstate Pkwy

Augusta, GA 309095625

Phone: 7066512020

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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