Active NPI 1326047820 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Manuel Alvarez , OD

Optometrist • Loogootee, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Alvarez, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Loogootee, IN. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Alvarez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 403 WALKER ST.

Dr. Alvarez accepts Medicare assignment.

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

403 Walker St

Loogootee, IN 475531424

Telephone 8122953163

Fax 8129016627

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Alvarez Vision Services Inc Facility NPI 1245439140

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Loogootee, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 31.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Loogootee, IN (1644 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

12.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alvarez (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Loogootee Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	307	304	$130.03	$116.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	254	175	$110.24	$108.52
92134 Imaging of retina	158	123	$50.60	$37.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	153	99	$85.00	$58.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	150	101	$50.47	$31.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$145.00	$138.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	52	28	$125.00	$98.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$85.00	$83.64
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$160.38	$157.92
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$20.00	$9.84

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	269	189	$110.28	$108.44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	244	243	$130.04	$117.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	137	91	$85.00	$57.71
92134 Imaging of retina	130	111	$49.85	$37.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	127	86	$49.69	$31.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$144.83	$139.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	28	16	$133.93	$98.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	13	$89.17	$83.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	16	$154.71	$152.40
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	15	$20.00	$9.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	203	202	$145.00	$141.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	145	107	$85.48	$84.35
92134 Imaging of retina	107	89	$50.33	$37.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	100	73	$85.00	$58.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	78	$108.39	$106.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	92	63	$49.78	$31.89
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	91	90	$131.48	$118.07
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	66	35	$146.97	$97.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$159.42	$155.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	197	197	$146.75	$142.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	69	$85.00	$85.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	62	62	$127.42	$117.19
92134 Imaging of retina	47	44	$49.89	$38.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	46	42	$52.28	$32.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	45	44	$85.00	$59.22
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	18	$150.00	$95.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$107.50	$103.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$107.81	$106.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$157.69	$156.55
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$20.00	$10.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	176	172	$130.00	$119.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	52	$85.00	$70.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	59	59	$160.00	$143.57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	57	43	$51.23	$33.82
92134 Imaging of retina	49	46	$50.00	$38.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	33	$84.00	$59.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	14	$106.76	$103.15
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	16	$51.56	$26.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	218	211	$130.11	$119.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	109	109	$159.72	$142.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	84	63	$50.00	$33.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	46	$51.19	$42.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	55	46	$83.45	$59.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	35	$84.13	$69.10
92134 Imaging of retina	40	39	$50.00	$38.52
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	23	22	$50.00	$26.31
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$22.31	$10.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	204	198	$125.86	$112.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	83	52	$50.00	$38.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	82	82	$149.70	$135.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	61	49	$45.33	$32.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	38	$85.00	$64.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	40	$85.00	$56.95
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	33	32	$48.79	$24.03
92134 Imaging of retina	29	29	$44.14	$37.06
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$85.00	$49.77
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	14	$25.71	$12.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	189	178	$120.53	$109.27
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	95	95	$144.47	$131.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	64	45	$51.64	$38.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	45	40	$85.78	$55.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	36	$86.67	$64.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-16

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IN 18002795

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. Rick Bauer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1760478879

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 19, 2021

Registered at 403 WALKER ST, LOOGOOTEE, IN 475531424 (Tel: 2609691400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 19, 2021

Registered at 403 WALKER ST, LOOGOOTEE, IN 475531424 (Tel: 2604150267)

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Updated Practice Location February 17, 2021

Registered at 109 W MAIN ST, LOOGOOTEE, IN 475531506 (Tel: 2609691400)

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NPI Profile Active November 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 10, 2016

Registered at 4201 COLDWATER RD, PEARLE VISION, FORT WAYNE, IN 468051113 (Tel: 2604839568)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 10, 2016

Registered at 2231 SHORE OAKS PASS, FORT WAYNE, IN 468149078 (Tel: 2604150267)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 10, 2016

Recorded as MICHAEL ALVAREZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 10, 2016

Optometrist (License #18002795 in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326047820

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 18, 2005

Last Update: March 16, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

403 Walker St

Loogootee, IN 475531424

Phone: 2604150267

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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