Active NPI 1770575649 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy K Tippett , OD

Optometrist • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Tippett, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Tippett delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD.

Dr. Tippett accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2465 Wrightsboro Rd

Augusta, GA 309046244

Telephone 7067381102

Fax 7067381149

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tippett Eyecare, Pc Facility NPI 1659684975

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 22.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

33 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

39.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tippett (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Augusta Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	334	216	$129.00	$119.66
92134 Imaging of retina	328	218	$65.00	$36.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	305	302	$151.00	$114.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	211	137	$89.00	$84.35
92250 Photography of the retina	143	140	$98.00	$33.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	84	81	$65.00	$30.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	78	75	$95.00	$56.97
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	64	58	$69.00	$25.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$179.00	$136.52
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	27	24	$142.00	$35.42
92285 Photography of content of eyes	12	11	$60.00	$20.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	359	267	$65.00	$36.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	320	216	$129.00	$118.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	304	167	$89.00	$83.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	276	275	$151.00	$115.84
92250 Photography of the retina	165	157	$98.00	$34.28
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	93	86	$69.00	$25.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	89	87	$65.00	$31.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	87	84	$95.00	$56.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$179.00	$138.54
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	19	19	$142.00	$35.82
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	17	16	$12.93	$10.66
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$32.00	$10.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	326	179	$89.00	$83.92
92134 Imaging of retina	293	223	$65.00	$36.89
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	269	268	$151.00	$115.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	246	182	$129.00	$119.14
92250 Photography of the retina	149	142	$98.00	$33.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	80	78	$65.00	$31.22
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	79	70	$69.00	$26.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	74	72	$95.00	$56.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$179.00	$137.97
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	25	24	$142.00	$35.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$209.00	$157.29
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$32.00	$10.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	274	149	$89.00	$86.81
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	250	243	$151.00	$118.83
92134 Imaging of retina	238	195	$65.00	$38.13
92250 Photography of the retina	181	176	$98.00	$36.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	175	136	$129.00	$123.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	72	68	$65.00	$32.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	66	65	$95.00	$58.52
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	47	46	$69.00	$26.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$179.00	$141.67
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	25	24	$142.00	$36.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$209.00	$160.47
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$32.00	$10.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	318	166	$88.32	$71.57
92134 Imaging of retina	260	209	$65.00	$38.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	212	154	$129.00	$103.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	209	209	$131.44	$119.35
92250 Photography of the retina	179	173	$98.00	$42.54
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	78	72	$69.00	$26.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	68	$95.00	$59.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	68	66	$65.00	$33.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$163.12	$143.70
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	28	26	$142.00	$36.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$202.68	$159.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	483	229	$88.00	$70.76
92250 Photography of the retina	314	299	$98.00	$47.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	312	309	$122.00	$120.17
92134 Imaging of retina	304	255	$60.35	$38.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	277	207	$129.00	$103.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	98	$60.92	$33.02
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	96	92	$142.00	$35.89
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	85	81	$69.00	$26.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	80	75	$95.00	$59.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	69	69	$148.35	$142.00
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	48	12	$243.00	$105.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$199.00	$158.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	443	213	$88.00	$65.09
92250 Photography of the retina	333	310	$98.00	$50.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	277	275	$122.00	$112.78
92134 Imaging of retina	237	200	$58.00	$36.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	151	$129.00	$97.16
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	93	86	$142.00	$33.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	79	74	$95.00	$52.49
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	76	22	$243.00	$100.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	69	66	$58.00	$31.89
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	54	53	$225.00	$131.25
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	52	50	$69.00	$24.16
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	45	44	$198.00	$60.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$144.00	$135.05
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	26	26	$32.00	$13.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$199.00	$143.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	455	231	$86.95	$66.59
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	281	279	$122.00	$112.32
92250 Photography of the retina	234	228	$98.00	$58.41
92134 Imaging of retina	218	197	$58.00	$36.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	109	$126.03	$98.41
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	97	92	$142.00	$33.94
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	86	19	$243.00	$93.18
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	70	67	$32.00	$12.92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	70	70	$144.00	$135.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	69	65	$58.00	$31.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	63	63	$95.00	$52.60
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	51	50	$225.00	$132.23
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	44	43	$69.00	$24.24
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	38	38	$198.00	$113.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	23	$51.76	$39.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-21

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA GA1296-T

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

00618549A (GA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Macy Caldwell , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1134789712

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 16, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 16, 2017

Registered at 2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA 309046244 (Tel: 7067381102)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 16, 2017

Registered at 2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA 309046244 (Tel: 7067381102)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 16, 2017

Recorded as TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 16, 2017

Optometrist (License #GA1296-T in GA)

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NPI Profile Active February 01, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 01, 2011

Registered at 2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA 309046244 (Tel: 7067381102)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2011

Registered at 2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA 309046244 (Tel: 7067381102)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2011

Recorded as TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2011

Optometrist (License #GA1296-T in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770575649

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 17, 2005

Last Update: October 21, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2465 Wrightsboro Rd

Augusta, GA 309046244

Phone: 7067381102

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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