Active NPI 1669438396 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Joyce Martin Nations , OD

Optometrist • Canton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joyce Nations, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Canton, GA. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1993, Dr. Nations delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 591 E MAIN ST.

Dr. Nations is affiliated with Cherokee Eye Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

591 E Main St

Canton, GA 301142801

Telephone 7704794481

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cherokee Eye Group, Inc. Facility NPI 1922176627

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Canton, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +16.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

18 Specialists

Practicing in Canton, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

36.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nations (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Canton Specialty Average (17.0 Years) 17.0 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	231	227	$155.00	$123.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	87	$95.00	$89.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	63	57	$100.00	$35.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	43	$100.00	$62.10
92250 Photography of the retina	40	37	$100.00	$35.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$180.00	$146.03
92134 Imaging of retina	27	21	$100.00	$38.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	228	226	$155.00	$125.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	99	$95.00	$89.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	68	63	$100.00	$36.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	51	51	$180.00	$148.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	38	$100.00	$61.85
92134 Imaging of retina	43	33	$100.00	$36.34
92250 Photography of the retina	25	24	$100.00	$36.58
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report	18	16	$100.00	$45.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$45.00	$10.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	196	196	$155.00	$126.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	62	$95.00	$90.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	49	49	$180.00	$149.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	38	$100.00	$36.65
92250 Photography of the retina	35	33	$100.00	$36.99
92134 Imaging of retina	30	25	$100.00	$39.33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	27	$100.00	$62.98
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report	19	19	$100.00	$57.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,604	11	$4.36	$1.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	185	185	$155.00	$128.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	59	$95.00	$92.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	35	$100.00	$37.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$180.00	$152.14
92250 Photography of the retina	27	25	$100.00	$39.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	22	$100.00	$64.01
92134 Imaging of retina	21	18	$100.00	$32.93
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report	17	15	$100.00	$58.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	139	139	$153.49	$127.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	50	$92.29	$75.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	29	$117.33	$37.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$173.08	$152.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	23	$100.00	$63.40
92250 Photography of the retina	15	14	$100.00	$45.68
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report	15	13	$100.00	$60.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	161	158	$145.00	$127.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	63	$85.00	$74.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$160.00	$152.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	31	$165.00	$37.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	28	$100.00	$64.64
92250 Photography of the retina	21	19	$100.00	$50.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	162	160	$145.00	$126.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	66	$85.00	$73.31
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	51	44	$225.00	$150.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$160.00	$151.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	32	$165.00	$37.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	25	$100.00	$61.18
92250 Photography of the retina	20	20	$100.00	$55.97
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$165.00	$41.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	125	123	$145.00	$119.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	53	$84.46	$70.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$160.00	$144.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	35	$161.45	$36.03
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	21	19	$225.00	$143.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$100.00	$62.18
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$100.00	$63.89
92134 Imaging of retina	15	13	$165.00	$39.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA 1401

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

000567124C (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000567124D (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cherokee Eye Group, Inc.

591 E Main St, Canton, GA 301142801

Phone: 7704794481

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Amy Kurth , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1417915539

Doctor of Optometry

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 February 18, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 18, 2015

Registered at 591 E MAIN ST, CANTON, GA 301142801 (Tel: 7704794481)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 18, 2015

Registered at 591 E MAIN ST, CANTON, GA 301142801 (Tel: 7704794481)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 18, 2015

Recorded as JOYCE NATIONS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 18, 2015

Optometrist (License #1401 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669438396

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 21, 2006

Last Update: February 18, 2015

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

591 E Main St

Canton, GA 301142801

Phone: 7704794481

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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