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Dr. Charles M. Lutz , OD

Optometrist • Saint Charles, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Lutz, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Charles, MO. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1993, Dr. Lutz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1944 ZUMBEHL RD.

Dr. Lutz is affiliated with Nucrown, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1944 Zumbehl Rd

Saint Charles, MO 633032721

Telephone 6369165367
Fax 8004326004
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Nu-Crown, Llc Facility NPI 1184776072

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Charles, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
33 Yrs +16.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Charles, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
39.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lutz (33 Years) 33 Yrs
Saint Charles Specialty Average (16.6 Years) 16.6 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
23 23 $90.00 $54.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO T03108

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
314895202 (MO)
Medicaid State Provider ID
314895210 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare
P00403026 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield Mo
108615
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Opticare Med. Complete
20990
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Health Plan
UNKNOWN
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthcare Usa
20264 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Choice
108615
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare
22-01201
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare
410048087 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Nucrown, Llc

4145 Lindell Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 631082913

Phone: 3145331898

Nucrown, Llc

1910 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO 633011609

Phone: 6366690556

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003885278

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1366411969

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1376512137

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1386613289

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1417924648

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1487621678

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 19, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 19, 2012

Registered at 1944 ZUMBEHL RD, SAINT CHARLES, MO 633032721 (Tel: 6369165367)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 19, 2012

Registered at 211 E BROADWAY, ALTON, IL 620026220 (Tel: 6369165367)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 19, 2012

Recorded as CHARLES LUTZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 19, 2012

Optometrist (License #T03108 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750340741
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 20, 2006
Last Update: December 19, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

211 E Broadway

Alton, IL 620026220

Phone: 6369165367

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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