Dr. Paul Veld, OD - Optometrist in Crete, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Veld, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Crete, IL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1989, Dr. Veld delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1080 E EXCHANGE ST.

Dr. Veld accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1080 E Exchange St

Crete, IL 604173454

Telephone 7086723937

Fax 7086723940

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Veld Vision Center Facility NPI 1033290762

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Crete, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.5 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Crete, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

43.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Veld (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Crete Specialty Average (29.5 Years) 29.5 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	3,316	24	$2.59	$1.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	230	198	$143.96	$130.89
92134 Imaging of retina	134	126	$170.00	$41.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$175.95	$170.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	72	47	$80.00	$58.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	54	$120.00	$64.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	54	43	$170.13	$34.27
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	30	30	$50.00	$11.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,583	26	$2.58	$1.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	230	199	$130.00	$127.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$170.27	$167.70
92134 Imaging of retina	68	65	$170.00	$41.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	65	43	$80.00	$59.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	58	48	$120.00	$65.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	33	$170.00	$35.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,873	16	$2.23	$1.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	163	$120.50	$117.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	83	83	$147.47	$145.81
92134 Imaging of retina	51	49	$170.00	$42.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	50	43	$120.00	$66.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	32	$81.49	$59.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	32	$170.00	$35.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,240	21	$2.28	$1.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	174	161	$110.80	$110.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$130.00	$128.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	32	$80.58	$59.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	34	$120.00	$65.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	27	$170.00	$35.38
92134 Imaging of retina	26	26	$170.00	$41.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,887	11	$2.23	$1.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	142	$80.00	$78.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$119.34	$112.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	20	$59.49	$46.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	24	$120.00	$65.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	23	$170.00	$35.22
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	25	15	$525.00	$98.05
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$166.43	$42.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,063	13	$2.91	$1.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	197	182	$77.72	$74.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$117.07	$111.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	81	46	$525.00	$116.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	33	$55.89	$46.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	29	$120.00	$67.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	23	$170.00	$36.07
92134 Imaging of retina	23	23	$165.65	$42.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	188	172	$75.93	$71.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	76	$115.79	$106.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	38	24	$525.00	$110.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	26	$52.78	$42.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	18	$120.00	$63.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	15	$170.00	$34.45
92134 Imaging of retina	14	13	$166.43	$40.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	166	$83.76	$71.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$115.13	$107.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	19	$52.50	$41.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	16	$120.00	$63.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	14	$170.00	$34.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046008221

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 IN 18002500

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

Dr. Jill Davids , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1023078961

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 July 25, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2012

Registered at 1080 E EXCHANGE ST, CRETE, IL 604173454 (Tel: 7086723937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2012

Registered at 1080 E EXCHANGE ST, CRETE, IL 604173454 (Tel: 7086723937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 25, 2012

Recorded as PAUL VELD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2012

Optometrist (License #046008221 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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