Active NPI 1700816352 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John C Hersey , OD

Optometrist • Palmyra, ME

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Hersey, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Palmyra, ME. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2001, Dr. Hersey delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1487 MAIN ST.

Dr. Hersey is affiliated with John C. Hersey Od, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, new 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

1487 Main St

Palmyra, ME 049653237

Telephone 2072235555

Fax 2072235555

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 John C. Hersey Od, Pc Facility NPI 1770887002

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Palmyra, ME

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +8.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.5 Yrs

State Avg: 24.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Palmyra, ME (324 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hersey (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Palmyra Specialty Average (16.5 Years) 16.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	267	265	$286.89	$116.50
92250 Photography of the retina	163	157	$117.55	$33.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$283.08	$138.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	55	45	$157.82	$58.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	30	$190.28	$84.42
92134 Imaging of retina	18	15	$80.00	$37.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$176.47	$82.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	251	249	$200.00	$117.89
92250 Photography of the retina	174	162	$100.00	$33.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	100	100	$200.00	$140.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	59	45	$140.00	$57.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	40	$130.00	$84.25
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	28	28	$150.00	$83.40
92134 Imaging of retina	26	24	$80.00	$37.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$75.00	$52.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	11	11	$80.00	$31.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	248	246	$200.00	$118.92
92250 Photography of the retina	165	156	$100.00	$33.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	109	109	$200.00	$141.25
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	65	50	$140.00	$58.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	27	$130.00	$85.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	33	$146.97	$83.46
92134 Imaging of retina	28	26	$80.00	$38.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	15	$75.00	$52.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$80.00	$31.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	309	307	$200.00	$119.93
92250 Photography of the retina	166	159	$100.00	$36.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	115	115	$200.00	$142.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	64	50	$140.00	$59.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	42	$130.00	$86.80
92134 Imaging of retina	37	31	$80.00	$38.57
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	33	$140.00	$84.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	19	$75.00	$53.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	16	$80.00	$32.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	307	305	$200.00	$117.02
92250 Photography of the retina	146	145	$100.00	$40.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	80	59	$140.00	$57.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$200.00	$140.50
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	49	23	$40.00	$22.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	33	$130.00	$69.09
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	40	40	$139.75	$81.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	29	$75.00	$41.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	29	$80.00	$31.88
92134 Imaging of retina	30	30	$80.00	$37.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	402	398	$200.00	$117.51
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	327	151	$40.00	$22.03
92250 Photography of the retina	197	193	$100.00	$44.85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	141	96	$140.00	$58.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	124	124	$200.00	$141.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	81	61	$75.00	$41.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	66	66	$126.67	$81.40
92134 Imaging of retina	55	47	$78.55	$37.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	50	48	$80.00	$31.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	32	$108.25	$68.32
92285 Photography of content of eyes	38	38	$81.05	$17.97
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$40.00	$11.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	454	207	$40.00	$22.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	446	443	$200.00	$113.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	184	184	$200.00	$136.71
92250 Photography of the retina	182	177	$100.00	$49.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	123	86	$140.00	$57.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	115	78	$75.00	$39.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	75	74	$114.93	$78.65
92134 Imaging of retina	65	56	$79.38	$37.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	47	44	$80.00	$31.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	37	$100.00	$65.64
92285 Photography of content of eyes	34	34	$80.59	$17.06
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	16	$40.00	$13.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	494	189	$39.88	$22.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	427	424	$200.00	$110.09
92250 Photography of the retina	195	184	$100.00	$57.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	151	88	$75.00	$38.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	137	137	$200.00	$133.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	126	92	$140.00	$54.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	74	70	$110.00	$75.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	59	56	$80.00	$31.32
92134 Imaging of retina	57	52	$79.30	$36.18
92285 Photography of content of eyes	45	45	$80.00	$17.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	41	$240.00	$96.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$240.00	$146.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	26	$100.00	$65.01
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	12	$40.00	$12.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-17

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ME OPT856

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

Secondary Practice Locations

2350 Route 2

Hermon, ME 044010621

Phone: 2072235555

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 17, 2026

Registered at 1487 MAIN ST, PALMYRA, ME 049653237 (Tel: 2072235555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 17, 2026

Registered at 1487 MAIN ST, PALMYRA, ME 049653237 (Tel: 2072235555)

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NPI Profile Active February 22, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 22, 2011

Registered at 14 PARSONAGE ST, WINTERPORT, ME 04496 (Tel: 2072235555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 421, WINTERPORT, ME 044960421 (Tel: 2072235555)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 22, 2011

Recorded as JOHN HERSEY, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 22, 2011

Optometrist (License #OPT856 in ME)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700816352

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 03, 2006

Last Update: February 17, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1487 Main St

Palmyra, ME 049653237

Phone: 2072235555

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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