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Active NPI 1245233584 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas R. Lovas , DO

Ophthalmology • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Lovas, DO is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Philadelphia Col Of Osteo Med, Sewanee in 1992, Dr. Lovas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH STREET.

Dr. Lovas maintains professional affiliations with Augusta Retina Consultants, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th Street

Augusta, GA 309120004

Telephone 7067215222
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Philadelphia Col Of Osteo Med, Sewanee

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +11.2 yrs vs City Avg
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
38.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lovas (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
18 18 $101.00 $77.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $233.03 $114.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
12 11 $82.00 $62.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-31
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License GA GA 049646

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OK 7780

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00901843B (GA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
201090400A (OK)
Medicaid State Provider ID
GPA 573 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Augusta Retina Consultants

1715 Magnolia Way, Augusta, GA 309099482

Phone: 7064267342

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

1717 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 581034939

Phone: 7012342000

Secondary Practice Locations

905 Stevens Creek Rd, Ste 14

Augusta, GA 309073201

Phone: 7069226000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
Lindsey Choi , PT

Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

NPI 1205481132

Physical Therapist

Mary Patton , MS

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1255546024

Master of Science

Verneisha Reeves , MA, CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1669110789

Master of Arts, Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology

Alisha Chan

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1699370502
Jack Hanson , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1932302007

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2024

Registered at 1120 15TH STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067215222)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 23, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #7780 in OK)

NPI Profile Active June 26, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2017

Registered at 300 W HOSPITAL RD, FORT GORDON, GA 309055741 (Tel: 7067877155)

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2017

Registered at 905 STEVENS CREEK RD, STE 14, AUGUSTA, GA 309073201 (Tel: 7069226000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2017

Recorded as THOMAS LOVAS, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #GA 049646 in GA)

NPI Profile Active December 07, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location December 07, 2007

Registered at 905 STEVENS CREEK RD, STE 14, AUGUSTA, GA 309073201 (Tel: 7069226000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 07, 2007

Registered at 905 STEVENS CREEK RD, AUGUSTA, GA 309073201 (Tel: 7069226000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 07, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS LOVAS, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 07, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #GA 049646 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245233584
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 31, 2005
Last Update: July 31, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

300 W Hospital Rd

Fort Gordon, GA 309055741

Phone: 7067877155

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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