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Dr. Paul Douglas Becherer , OD

Optometrist • Belleville, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

1 Park Place Professional Ctr.

Belleville, IL 622262943

Telephone 6182333040
Fax 6182333739
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Belleville, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
51 Yrs +23.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Belleville, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
43.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Becherer (51 Years) 51 Yrs
Belleville Specialty Average (27.7 Years) 27.7 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
2,610 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: 2023-02-20
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046-006704

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 - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License IL 046-006704

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1265107643

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1689500969

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1801815246

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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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2023

Optometrist (License #046-006704 in IL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2021

Optometrist (License #046-006704 in IL)

NPI Profile Active September 09, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 09, 2014

Registered at 1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR., BELLEVILLE, IL 622262943 (Tel: 6182333040)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 09, 2014

Registered at 1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR., BELLEVILLE, IL 622262943 (Tel: 6182333040)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 09, 2014

Recorded as PAUL BECHERER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 09, 2014

Optometrist (License #046-006704 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780772053
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 11, 2006
Last Update: February 20, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1 Park Place Professional Ctr.

Belleville, IL 622262943

Phone: 6182333040

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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