Active NPI 1407081680 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Amy Lynn Nicholas , MD

Ophthalmology • Frederick, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Amy Nicholas, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Frederick, MD. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Nicholas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5283 CORPORATE DR STE 201.

Dr. Nicholas is affiliated with The Retina Group Of Washington Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5283 Corporate Dr Ste 201

Frederick, MD 217032879

Telephone 3016624545

Fax 3016624044

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Retina Group Of Washington, Pllc Facility NPI 1821858846

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Frederick, MD

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -10.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.5 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Frederick, MD (624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nicholas (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Frederick Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 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	937	934	$366.00	$130.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	467	374	$257.00	$93.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	435	399	$175.00	$35.88
92134 Imaging of retina	346	340	$450.00	$41.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	286	261	$215.00	$65.81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	242	161	$305.00	$41.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	232	151	$1828.00	$549.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	215	215	$431.00	$153.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	188	182	$362.00	$133.36
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	169	163	$44.00	$11.13
92250 Photography of the retina	157	155	$194.00	$37.71
92025 Ct scan of cornea	139	137	$105.00	$37.24
99426 Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	131	47	$165.00	$63.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	123	123	$470.00	$169.90
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	81	69	$962.00	$342.00
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	48	46	$105.00	$28.51
99427 Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	38	28	$128.00	$48.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$317.00	$117.53
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	12	12	$825.17	$218.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	802	800	$366.00	$132.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	372	339	$175.00	$37.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	343	276	$257.00	$94.04
92134 Imaging of retina	275	273	$450.00	$42.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	257	241	$215.00	$66.65
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	256	168	$305.00	$42.32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	243	160	$1828.00	$554.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	157	157	$431.00	$160.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	154	151	$362.00	$134.67
92250 Photography of the retina	123	123	$194.00	$38.61
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	121	119	$44.00	$11.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$470.00	$172.24
92025 Ct scan of cornea	94	94	$105.00	$38.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	57	57	$259.00	$97.88
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	55	47	$962.00	$344.37
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	18	18	$105.00	$29.63
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	13	$2503.00	$747.06
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	16	13	$726.63	$213.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$317.00	$107.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	594	590	$277.76	$135.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	306	291	$101.19	$37.39
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	261	219	$174.80	$96.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	256	225	$215.28	$96.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	249	239	$139.90	$67.77
92134 Imaging of retina	231	225	$244.90	$43.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	175	175	$301.54	$163.20
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	164	106	$182.29	$45.01
92250 Photography of the retina	156	155	$127.74	$38.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	151	143	$271.30	$135.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	137	91	$1307.71	$570.75
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	125	123	$28.70	$11.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$324.87	$176.90
92025 Ct scan of cornea	88	85	$84.82	$38.72
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	43	43	$62.49	$30.25
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	32	$634.08	$344.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$259.31	$123.12
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$202.67	$94.26
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	12	11	$510.83	$196.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	431	428	$192.07	$137.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	278	268	$56.06	$38.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	213	$139.14	$97.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	263	227	$197.36	$139.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	262	242	$97.06	$69.43
92134 Imaging of retina	194	181	$62.00	$44.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	167	148	$136.07	$98.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	167	167	$228.00	$165.25
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	155	151	$18.01	$12.08
92250 Photography of the retina	153	153	$60.22	$41.67
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	138	92	$79.74	$48.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	130	130	$257.00	$181.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	113	72	$818.77	$583.73
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	80	79	$42.02	$29.14
92025 Ct scan of cornea	68	67	$56.03	$38.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$170.87	$122.01
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	34	29	$511.00	$353.87
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	20	15	$1105.85	$801.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$85.86	$61.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	225	224	$195.14	$137.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	181	132	$129.05	$101.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	100	100	$79.06	$38.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	98	98	$255.86	$180.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	96	96	$103.88	$70.51
92134 Imaging of retina	77	75	$81.30	$44.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	72	$170.20	$116.69
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	51	51	$50.53	$30.31
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	49	49	$23.24	$12.61
92250 Photography of the retina	39	39	$71.00	$48.58
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	39	29	$105.82	$57.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	30	$118.80	$84.19
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	16	$999.88	$567.72
92025 Ct scan of cornea	23	23	$68.17	$39.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$172.00	$121.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$232.50	$166.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	79	47	$120.00	$101.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$250.00	$184.81
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$184.09	$141.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	17	$126.76	$73.99
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	15	$77.00	$31.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$184.58	$40.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	595	305	$190.56	$69.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	343	322	$225.00	$121.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	273	273	$252.27	$144.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	218	188	$155.00	$61.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	173	163	$290.00	$33.68
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	108	108	$104.56	$25.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	103	67	$300.00	$48.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	85	$202.45	$103.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	66	42	$1837.12	$610.68
92134 Imaging of retina	51	48	$290.00	$39.72
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	49	49	$145.00	$13.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$175.00	$72.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	26	$175.00	$42.13
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	17	$2709.09	$770.59
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	11	$2019.23	$301.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	290	143	$120.10	$94.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	152	152	$178.03	$132.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	94	94	$205.28	$161.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	87	72	$131.15	$70.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	76	67	$130.00	$55.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	74	70	$185.00	$84.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	69	64	$200.12	$39.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	57	41	$210.44	$76.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	52	37	$2566.08	$700.14
92250 Photography of the retina	44	44	$140.00	$74.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	41	$115.00	$53.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	32	$77.00	$29.29
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	30	30	$55.00	$15.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	28	$57.00	$23.79
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$43.64	$29.12
92134 Imaging of retina	17	15	$205.29	$44.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$226.00	$98.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$200.00	$105.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$190.00	$71.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$170.00	$82.28
92025 Ct scan of cornea	11	11	$55.00	$38.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-09-20

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MD D0075217

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License VA 0101253214

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Retina Group Of Washington Pllc

9601 Blackwell Rd, Rockville, MD 208503472

Phone: 3016102020

The Retina Group Of Washington Pllc

5283 Corporate Dr, Frederick, MD 217032879

Phone: 3016624545

Secondary Practice Locations

9420 Key West Ave Ste 405

Rockville, MD 208506327

Phone: 3016102020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Holly Gross , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1164498598

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Isaac Kim , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1720729544

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

15 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 20, 2021

Registered at 5283 CORPORATE DR STE 201, FREDERICK, MD 217032879 (Tel: 3016624545)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 20, 2021

Registered at 5283 CORPORATE DR STE 201, FREDERICK, MD 217032879 (Tel: 3016624545)

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Updated Practice Location July 02, 2019

Registered at 12110 SUNSET HILLS RD STE 50, RESTON, VA 201905879 (Tel: 7038349777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 02, 2019

Registered at 12110 SUNSET HILLS RD STE 50, RESTON, VA 201905879 (Tel: 7038349777)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 02, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #0101253214 in VA)

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Updated Practice Location January 12, 2019

Registered at 8140 ASHTON AVE STE 120, MANASSAS, VA 20109 (Tel: 7033613128)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 12, 2019

Registered at 8140 ASHTON AVE STE 120, MANASSAS, VA 201095699 (Tel: 7033613128)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 12, 2019

Recorded as AMY NICHOLAS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 12, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #D0075217 in MD)

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NPI Profile Active September 13, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2013

Registered at 110 IRVING ST NW, STE 1A1, WASHINGTON, DC 200103017 (Tel: 3012274844)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2013

Registered at 110 IRVING ST NW, STE 1A1, WASHINGTON, DC 200103017

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 13, 2013

Recorded as AMY NICHOLAS-HWANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #D0075217 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 18, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407081680

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 18, 2009

Last Update: September 20, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5283 Corporate Dr Ste 201

Frederick, MD 217032879

Phone: 3016624545

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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