Dr. Dean A Bauer , OD
Optometrist • River Forest, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Dean Bauer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in River Forest, IL. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1995, Dr. Bauer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7427 LAKE ST.
Dr. Bauer maintains professional affiliations with Midwest Eye Pc, Kirk Eye Center Sc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
7427 Lake St
River Forest, IL 603051817
Medicare Profile & Education
Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
1995
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in River Forest, IL
Practicing in River Forest, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
354 | 346 | $208.27 | $127.14 |
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
148 | 116 | $151.07 | $90.16 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
126 | 121 | $96.91 | $37.36 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
32 | 32 | $93.41 | $36.65 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
29 | 22 | $65.00 | $58.38 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
28 | 28 | $223.07 | $151.07 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
17 | 17 | $124.47 | $64.42 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
13 | 11 | $98.00 | $93.60 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC 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.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Kirk Eye Center Sc
7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 603051817
Phone: 7087713334
Midwest Eye Pc
2600 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, IL 605151761
Phone: 6305604730
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 7427 LAKE ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 603051817 (Tel: 7087713334)
Registered at 7427 LAKE ST, RIVER FOREST, IL 603051817 (Tel: 7087713334)
Recorded as DEAN BAUER, O.D.
Optometrist (License #046007976 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
7427 Lake St
River Forest, IL 603051817
Phone: 7087713334
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