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Active NPI 1497715619 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Thomas , OD

Optometrist • Amite, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Thomas, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Amite, LA. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1984, Dr. Thomas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 420 N 2ND ST.

Dr. Thomas maintains professional affiliations with Tiger Vision, L.L.C., Precision Optical Of Hammond, Inc. and 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, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

420 N 2nd St

Amite, LA 704222420

Telephone 9857488750
Fax 9857488795
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Amite, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +26.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Amite, LA (571 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thomas (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Amite Specialty Average (15.8 Years) 15.8 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
764 375 $155.00 $77.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
376 373 $185.00 $109.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
375 233 $150.00 $54.02
92250 Photography of the retina
322 320 $125.00 $30.70
92134 Imaging of retina
282 217 $125.00 $34.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
173 170 $125.00 $29.84
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
40 25 $592.50 $180.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
37 37 $225.00 $132.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
23 17 $1145.00 $287.85
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
13 13 $150.00 $23.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License LA 977254T

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1351032 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Precision Optical Of Hammond, Inc.

420 N 2nd St, Amite, LA 704222420

Phone: 9857488750

Tiger Vision, L.l.c.

42373 Pelican Professional Park, Hammond, LA 704032412

Phone: 9855425624

Precision Optical Of Hammond, Inc.

42373 Pelican Professional Park, Hammond, LA 704032412

Phone: 9855427408

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003589466

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 October 03, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2012

Registered at 420 N 2ND ST, AMITE, LA 704222420 (Tel: 9857488750)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2012

Registered at 420 N 2ND ST, AMITE, LA 704222420 (Tel: 9857488750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2012

Recorded as CHARLES THOMAS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2012

Optometrist (License #977254T in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497715619
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 23, 2006
Last Update: October 03, 2012
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

420 N 2nd St

Amite, LA 704222420

Phone: 9857488750

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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