Active NPI 1831257047 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Robert Houghteling

Optometrist • Kingsland, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Robert Houghteling is a certified Optometrist practicing in Kingsland, GA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1995, Robert Houghteling delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1601 GA HIGHWAY 40 E STE N.

Robert Houghteling accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1601 Ga Highway 40 E Ste N

Kingsland, GA 315486501

Telephone 9127298300

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Luxottica Of America Inc Facility NPI 1750455119

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Kingsland, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +3.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.4 Yrs

State Avg: 22.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Kingsland, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

16.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Houghteling (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Kingsland Specialty Average (27.4 Years) 27.4 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	1,691	14	$2.36	$1.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	60	$124.92	$120.00
92250 Photography of the retina	56	50	$50.00	$33.81
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$120.00	$114.64
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	19	19	$31.58	$15.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$112.50	$84.82

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	66	66	$124.92	$119.96
92250 Photography of the retina	38	36	$52.34	$34.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$120.19	$116.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	18	$109.50	$84.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,425	12	$2.51	$1.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$118.95	$116.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	30	29	$118.67	$116.34
92250 Photography of the retina	25	24	$70.00	$34.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$117.95	$106.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	47	47	$114.79	$114.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	43	$114.55	$86.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$110.59	$110.59
92250 Photography of the retina	27	27	$70.00	$36.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$120.00	$106.82

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	65	65	$100.00	$99.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$104.82	$104.52
92250 Photography of the retina	18	17	$70.00	$42.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$110.00	$103.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,314	15	$2.54	$1.44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	66	66	$94.62	$93.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$90.17	$89.22
92250 Photography of the retina	29	29	$70.00	$47.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$100.00	$98.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	61	60	$94.67	$92.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$90.00	$88.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$100.00	$97.67
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$70.00	$50.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	51	51	$92.65	$90.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$87.11	$85.01
92250 Photography of the retina	24	24	$70.00	$58.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$99.64	$96.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA GA001500

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.

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 July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 1601 GA HIGHWAY 40 E STE N, KINGSLAND, GA 315486501 (Tel: 9127298300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 1601 GA HIGHWAY 40 E STE N, KINGSLAND, GA 315486501

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT HOUGHTELING

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #GA001500 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831257047

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 04, 2006

Last Update: July 09, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1601 Ga Highway 40 E Ste N

Kingsland, GA 315486501

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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