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Dr. Richard Thomas Chin , OD

Optometrist • Millinocket, ME

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Chin, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Millinocket, ME. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2016, Dr. Chin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 50 SUMMER ST.

Dr. Chin maintains professional affiliations with John C. Hersey Od, Pc, Vision Care Of Maine Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete 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

50 Summer St

Millinocket, ME 044621400

Telephone 2075282285
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Katahdin Valley Health Center Facility NPI 1003034406

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Millinocket, ME

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 10.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Millinocket, ME (324 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
43.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chin (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Millinocket Specialty Average (10.0 Years) 10.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
191 172 $225.00 $120.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
79 68 $200.00 $84.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
65 65 $225.00 $156.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
65 64 $175.00 $116.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
52 40 $120.00 $58.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
45 33 $85.00 $31.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
39 39 $200.00 $139.08
92134 Imaging of retina
28 27 $85.00 $36.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ME OPT982

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 5202

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

John C. Hersey Od, Pc

1487 Main St, Palmyra, ME 049653237

Phone: 2073555856

Vision Care Of Maine Llc

1 Ridgewood Dr, Bangor, ME 044012652

Phone: 2079456200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant - Medical

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Physician Assistant

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Nurse's Aide

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 14, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2017

Registered at 50 SUMMER ST, MILLINOCKET, ME 044621400 (Tel: 2075282285)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2017

Registered at 50 SUMMER ST, MILLINOCKET, ME 044621400 (Tel: 2075282285)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 14, 2017

Recorded as RICHARD CHIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2017

Optometrist (License #5202 in MA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2017

Optometrist (License #OPT982 in ME)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2017

Optometrist (License #5202 in MA)

NPI Profile Active August 02, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2016

Registered at 55 DIMOCK ST, ROXBURY, MA 021191029 (Tel: 6174428800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2016

Registered at 55 DIMOCK ST, ROXBURY, MA 021191029 (Tel: 6174428800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 02, 2016

Recorded as RICHARD CHIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 02, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053864488
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 02, 2016
Last Update: November 14, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

50 Summer St

Millinocket, ME 044621400

Phone: 2075282285

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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