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Active NPI 1356046254 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Phaedra Lipsey , OD

Optometrist • Ames, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Phaedra Lipsey, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ames, IA. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2023, Dr. Lipsey delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1128 DUFF AVE.

Dr. Lipsey is affiliated with Mcfarland Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

1128 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500105776

Telephone 5152394460
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mcfarland Clinic, Pc Facility NPI 1871671917

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ames, IA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -15.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Ames, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lipsey (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Ames Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
21 21 $284.00 $111.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
20 20 $336.00 $132.83
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
11 11 $201.00 $82.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-29
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 125706

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcfarland Clinic Pc

1128 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105776

Phone: 5152394460

Secondary Practice Locations

3500 University Blvd Ste 101

Ames, IA 500108677

Phone: 5152393020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1396364956

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1649699141

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1659352094

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1881662484

MDPHD

NPI 1881684652

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 29, 2025

Recorded as PHAEDRA LIPSEY, OD

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2024

Registered at 1128 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105776 (Tel: 5152394460)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2024

Optometrist (License #125706 in IA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 29, 2023

Optometrist (License #OPT.007133 in OH)

NPI Profile Active April 03, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2023

Registered at 1945 CEI DR, BLUE ASH, OH 452425664 (Tel: 5136542618)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2023

Registered at 2204 VAN BUREN AVE, AMES, IA 500104519

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 03, 2023

Recorded as PHAEDRA LIPSEY

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356046254
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 03, 2023
Last Update: May 29, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2204 Van Buren Ave

Ames, IA 500104519

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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