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Dr. Earl Joseph Primo , OD

Optometrist • Covington, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Earl Primo, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Covington, LA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2001, Dr. Primo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 880 N HIGHWAY 190.

Dr. Primo 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, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

880 N Highway 190

Covington, LA 704335147

Telephone 9858678708
Fax 9858678711
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores East Lp Facility NPI 1245257583

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Covington, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +8.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.2 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Covington, LA (571 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Primo (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Covington Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 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
99 38 $152.00 $80.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
35 33 $221.00 $114.31
92250 Photography of the retina
27 26 $123.00 $33.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
22 14 $161.00 $56.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
17 13 $83.00 $31.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $268.00 $135.64
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
13 13 $145.00 $76.65
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
12 11 $27.00 $9.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License LA 1332-466T

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
1153796 (LA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1871690883

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 11, 2019

Registered at 880 N HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA 704335147 (Tel: 9858678708)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3909 LAPALCO BLVD, SUITE 201, HARVEY, LA 700582302 (Tel: 5043289733)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 205 STONEWOOD DR, COVINGTON, LA 704335819 (Tel: 5046061701)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as EARL PRIMO, O. D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #1332-466T in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326015751
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 03, 2006
Last Update: March 11, 2019
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

205 Stonewood Dr

Covington, LA 704335819

Phone: 5046061701

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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