Dr. Paul Douglas Becherer , OD
Optometrist • Belleville, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Paul Becherer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Belleville, IL. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1975, Dr. Becherer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR..
Dr. Becherer is affiliated with Drs Becherer Becherer And Associates Ltd and 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
1 Park Place Professional Ctr.
Belleville, IL 622262943
Medicare Profile & Education
Southern College Of Optometry
1975
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Belleville, IL
Practicing in Belleville, IL (2783 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
|
2,610 | 21 | $3.88 | $1.15 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
236 | 156 | $110.11 | $88.32 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
171 | 162 | $99.00 | $34.84 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
125 | 123 | $155.00 | $118.31 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
85 | 77 | $130.00 | $58.90 |
|
92202
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
|
80 | 75 | $72.75 | $14.80 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
65 | 62 | $70.00 | $31.72 |
|
92286
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
|
63 | 62 | $155.00 | $33.77 |
|
92134
Imaging of retina
|
31 | 31 | $70.00 | $37.29 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
29 | 27 | $155.00 | $124.99 |
|
92020
Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
|
27 | 27 | $40.00 | $25.91 |
|
76514
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
|
17 | 17 | $25.00 | $10.45 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
12 | 12 | $195.00 | $140.60 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-02-20NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Drs Becherer Becherer And Associates Ltd
1 Park Pl, Swansea, IL 622262965
Phone: 6182333040
Secondary Practice Locations
1003 E Wesley Dr Ste A
O Fallon, IL 622696142
Phone: 6186243937
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
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Career & Practice History Timeline
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Optometrist (License #046-006704 in IL)
Optometrist (License #046-006704 in IL)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR., BELLEVILLE, IL 622262943 (Tel: 6182333040)
Registered at 1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR., BELLEVILLE, IL 622262943 (Tel: 6182333040)
Recorded as PAUL BECHERER, O.D.
Optometrist (License #046-006704 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1 Park Place Professional Ctr.
Belleville, IL 622262943
Phone: 6182333040
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