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Active NPI 1598070955 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sarah E Shim , OD

Optometrist • Dalton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sarah Shim, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Dalton, GA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Dr. Shim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 415 W CRAWFORD ST.

Dr. Shim accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, photography of the retina, 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

415 W Crawford St

Dalton, GA 307204267

Telephone 7062786113
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Shim Vision Group Inc Facility NPI 1902471477

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dalton, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -4.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Dalton, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
39.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shim (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Dalton Specialty Average (20.4 Years) 20.4 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
2,971 21 $3.43 $1.14
92250 Photography of the retina
594 545 $125.00 $33.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
495 308 $120.00 $84.36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
370 369 $150.00 $114.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
304 250 $150.43 $119.05
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
166 159 $155.00 $111.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
122 118 $100.00 $51.11
92134 Imaging of retina
110 104 $100.00 $35.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
106 101 $90.00 $30.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
48 48 $200.00 $136.45
92285 Photography of content of eyes
42 37 $75.00 $20.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
28 28 $215.00 $156.85
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface
12 12 $1569.17 $946.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-05-25
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA 002637

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN TN3019

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1235148875

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 Practice Location May 25, 2021

Registered at 415 W CRAWFORD ST, DALTON, GA 307204267 (Tel: 7062786113)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 25, 2021

Registered at 415 W CRAWFORD ST, DALTON, GA 307204267 (Tel: 7062786113)

NPI Profile Active September 17, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location September 17, 2014

Registered at 629 MARKET ST, SUITE 115, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374024884 (Tel: 4232654306)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 17, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 1636, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374011636 (Tel: 4232654306)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 17, 2014

Recorded as SARAH SHIM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 17, 2014

Optometrist (License #TN3019 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598070955
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2010
Last Update: May 25, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

415 W Crawford St

Dalton, GA 307204267

Phone: 7062786113

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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