Dr. Candy K Charowhas , OD
Optometrist • Hays, KS
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Candy Charowhas has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Candy Charowhas, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Hays, KS. Throughout an active medical career spanning 12 years, Dr. Charowhas provided care at the practice location at 4301 VINE STREET until profile deactivation on 2018-08-23.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
4301 Vine Street
Suite #1
Hays, KS 67601
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hays, KS
Practicing in Hays, KS (751 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
85 | 81 | $85.00 | $78.28 |
|
92002
New patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
40 | 40 | $85.00 | $74.95 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
13 | 13 | $95.00 | $93.23 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Record deactivated on August 23, 2018
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 4301 VINE STREET, SUITE #1, HAYS, KS 67601 (Tel: 7856255551)
Registered at 4301 VINE STREET, SUITE #1, HAYS, KS 67601 (Tel: 7856255551)
Recorded as CANDY CHAROWHAS, OD
Optometrist (License #KS1544 in KS)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
4301 Vine Street, Suite #1
Hays, KS 67601
Phone: 7856255551
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