Active NPI 1235687948 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Gootee , OD

Optometrist • Columbus, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Gootee, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Columbus, IN. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2016, Dr. Gootee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1413 WASHINGTON ST.

Dr. Gootee is affiliated with Precision Eye Group Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of content of eyes. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1413 Washington St

Columbus, IN 47201

Telephone 8123721919

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Olinger And Larkin Ptr Facility NPI 1407028137

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Columbus, IN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -6.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.4 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, IN (1644 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

12.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gootee (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Columbus Specialty Average (16.4 Years) 16.4 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
92250 Photography of the retina	265	257	$58.80	$33.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	205	191	$124.98	$119.32
92285 Photography of content of eyes	90	84	$30.00	$20.94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	82	82	$123.17	$115.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	39	$94.50	$83.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$142.63	$133.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	15	$50.00	$32.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$165.00	$154.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$75.43	$58.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	241	208	$125.00	$119.27
92250 Photography of the retina	218	208	$70.00	$33.12
92285 Photography of content of eyes	165	146	$30.00	$20.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	40	$89.40	$83.75
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	19	$185.40	$98.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$165.00	$155.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	21	$50.00	$32.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	22	$75.50	$57.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	250	220	$125.00	$120.02
92250 Photography of the retina	226	220	$70.00	$32.92
92285 Photography of content of eyes	178	151	$30.00	$20.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	52	$88.91	$84.36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	23	$185.40	$99.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	27	$50.65	$32.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	26	$74.39	$57.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$165.00	$156.74
92134 Imaging of retina	13	12	$51.15	$37.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	228	195	$122.13	$120.47
92250 Photography of the retina	205	196	$69.78	$34.92
92285 Photography of content of eyes	173	151	$30.00	$20.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$161.73	$157.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	35	$86.22	$83.88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	30	$49.35	$32.40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	14	$185.40	$95.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	23	$75.00	$59.22
92134 Imaging of retina	14	13	$49.29	$36.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	187	$115.04	$103.28
92285 Photography of content of eyes	165	139	$30.00	$17.94
92250 Photography of the retina	151	147	$69.70	$42.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	34	$50.00	$33.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	21	$79.70	$70.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	31	$75.19	$59.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	14	$185.40	$113.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$155.00	$152.08
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	18	17	$40.00	$27.29
92134 Imaging of retina	18	18	$50.00	$37.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$101.67	$101.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	249	185	$114.96	$102.39
92285 Photography of content of eyes	204	169	$30.00	$17.95
92250 Photography of the retina	197	177	$70.00	$47.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	52	$79.35	$60.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	59	53	$50.00	$33.04
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	56	52	$140.00	$137.92
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	24	$185.40	$116.99
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	34	32	$40.00	$27.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$152.39	$147.23
92134 Imaging of retina	30	27	$51.00	$37.40
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	27	26	$42.00	$26.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	16	$81.11	$68.51
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$110.00	$108.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	189	159	$37.09	$18.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	124	$104.87	$96.70
92250 Photography of the retina	107	104	$74.26	$52.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	80	78	$140.00	$136.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	59	$71.95	$33.86
92134 Imaging of retina	64	57	$64.72	$37.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$95.80	$94.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	55	46	$84.64	$60.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	43	$71.94	$67.47
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	21	20	$42.00	$25.61
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	20	$25.50	$13.56
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	19	19	$60.74	$27.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	19	13	$185.40	$119.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$101.67	$100.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$148.60	$146.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	33	30	$50.00	$17.52
92250 Photography of the retina	30	30	$82.00	$60.39
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	28	19	$23.00	$15.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	18	$124.00	$100.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	19	$105.00	$55.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	16	$52.00	$34.71
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	17	15	$175.00	$136.70
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$54.00	$37.55
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	15	15	$95.87	$27.08
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$140.00	$135.44
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	13	12	$150.00	$117.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$19.15	$13.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-16

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IN 18004070B

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 TN ODT3283

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Precision Eye Group Pc

1413 Washington St, Columbus, IN 472015725

Phone: 8123322020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Natalie Olinger , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1184795429

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. William Larkin , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1780755033

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2025

Registered at 1413 WASHINGTON ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201 (Tel: 8123721919)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2025

Registered at 1413 WASHINGTON ST, COLUMBUS, IN 472015725 (Tel: 8123721919)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Optometrist (License #ODT3283 in TN)

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NPI Profile Active January 31, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2018

Registered at 50 WILLOW ST STE A, NASHVILLE, IN 474487063 (Tel: 8129884937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2018

Registered at 50 WILLOW ST STE A, NASHVILLE, IN 474487063 (Tel: 8129884937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2018

Recorded as BENJAMIN GOOTEE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2018

Optometrist (License #18004070B in IN)

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NPI Profile Active September 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 12, 2016

Registered at 419 MEMORIAL BLVD, MURFREESBORO, TN 371292759 (Tel: 6156013888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 12, 2016

Registered at 419 MEMORIAL BLVD, MURFREESBORO, TN 371292759 (Tel: 6156013888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 12, 2016

Recorded as BENJAMIN GOOTEE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 12, 2016

Optometrist (License #ODT3283 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 12, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235687948

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 12, 2016

Last Update: April 16, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1413 Washington St

Columbus, IN 472015725

Phone: 8123721919

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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