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Dr. Thomas G. Buechler , OD

Optometrist • Jasper, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Buechler, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Jasper, IN. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1982, Dr. Buechler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 501 CLAY ST.

Dr. Buechler accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

501 Clay St

Jasper, IN 475463125

Telephone 8124822195
Fax 8126346620
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Clay Street Eyecare P.c. Facility NPI 1952337008

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Jasper, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
44 Yrs +19.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Jasper, IN (1644 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
5.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buechler (44 Years) 44 Yrs
Jasper Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
312 308 $75.03 $74.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
134 132 $90.00 $88.85
92134 Imaging of retina
68 65 $50.00 $37.37
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
61 61 $76.48 $75.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
59 40 $80.00 $78.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $94.00 $93.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
28 28 $50.00 $33.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
22 19 $55.00 $52.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $83.64 $82.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IN 18002186B

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
NPI 1962431239

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 November 06, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 06, 2007

Registered at 501 CLAY ST, JASPER, IN 475463125 (Tel: 8124822195)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2007

Registered at 501 CLAY ST, JASPER, IN 475463125 (Tel: 8124822195)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 06, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS BUECHLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 06, 2007

Optometrist (License #18002186B in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720023344
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 18, 2006
Last Update: November 06, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

501 Clay St

Jasper, IN 475463125

Phone: 8124822195

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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