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Active NPI 1568815322 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Ealeen Kim

Optometrist • Buford, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Ealeen Kim is a certified Optometrist practicing in Buford, GA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2016, Ealeen Kim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3333 BUFORD DR STE 2002.

Ealeen Kim is affiliated with Lanier Eye Associates, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, new 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

3333 Buford Dr Ste 2002

Buford, GA 305194935

Telephone 6784824585
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Luxottica Of America Inc. Facility NPI 1750437836

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Buford, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -4.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Buford, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kim (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Buford Specialty Average (14.6 Years) 14.6 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
493 488 $185.00 $119.64
92250 Photography of the retina
413 404 $120.00 $33.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
253 219 $130.00 $84.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
177 177 $240.00 $156.59
92134 Imaging of retina
175 171 $100.00 $36.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
108 101 $100.00 $32.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
97 95 $125.00 $56.82
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
25 25 $25.00 $9.90
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
17 13 $501.47 $186.65
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
16 15 $143.75 $18.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $160.00 $104.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-29
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT002968

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lanier Eye Associates, Llc

625 S Enota Dr Ne, Gainesville, GA 305012437

Phone: 7705320292

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Youngah Choi

Optometrist

NPI 1306214945
NPI 1356861736

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Nhuy Vo , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1881171999

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 Business Mailing Address September 29, 2020

Registered at 3333 BUFORD DR STE 2002, BUFORD, GA 305194935

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2019

Registered at 3953 SUWANEE GREEN PKWY, SUWANEE, GA 300245105

NPI Profile Active August 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2016

Registered at 3333 BUFORD DR STE 2002, BUFORD, GA 305194935 (Tel: 6784824585)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2016

Registered at 3684 WOODBINE WAY, PLEASANTON, CA 945883448 (Tel: 9258589646)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2016

Recorded as EALEEN KIM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2016

Optometrist (License #OPT002968 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568815322
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 18, 2016
Last Update: September 29, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3333 Buford Dr Ste 2002

Buford, GA 305194935

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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