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Michael Ayer

Optometrist • Chelmsford, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Michael Ayer is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chelmsford, MA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1989, Michael Ayer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 228 BILLERICA RD.

Michael Ayer is affiliated with Atrius Health Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, 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

228 Billerica Rd

Chelmsford, MA 018243604

Telephone 9782506170
Fax 9782506170
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chelmsford, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +13.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Chelmsford, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ayer (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Chelmsford Specialty Average (23.1 Years) 23.1 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
315 307 $221.00 $139.97
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
61 60 $153.00 $99.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
42 42 $264.00 $165.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
32 29 $141.00 $38.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
25 23 $261.00 $71.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
14 11 $268.00 $99.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-17
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3485

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
0313742 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Nhp
0014544 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna
8337514-002 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
W15782 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts
792481 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Atrius Health Inc

133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 022153904

Phone: 6174211000

Atrius Health Inc

228 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford, MA 018243604

Phone: 9782506000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Rachel Negris

Optometrist

NPI 1942365937

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address November 17, 2020

Registered at 228 BILLERICA RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 018243604 (Tel: 9782506170)

NPI Profile Active June 07, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2011

Registered at 228 BILLERICA RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 018243604 (Tel: 9782506170)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2011

Registered at 147 MILK ST, BOSTON, MA 021094806 (Tel: 6174212508)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2011

Recorded as MICHAEL AYER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2011

Optometrist (License #3485 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770649584
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 28, 2006
Last Update: November 17, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

228 Billerica Rd

Chelmsford, MA 018243604

Phone: 9782506170

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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