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Active NPI 1073681128 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Irwin M Shwom , OD

Optometrist • Everett, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Irwin Shwom, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Everett, MA. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1980, Dr. Shwom delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 421BROADWAY.

Dr. Shwom accepts Medicare assignment.

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

421broadway

Everett, MA 021493435

Telephone 6173871904
Fax 6173872781

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Everett, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
46 Yrs +8.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 38.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Everett, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
31.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shwom (46 Years) 46 Yrs
Everett Specialty Average (38.0 Years) 38.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
162 108 $135.06 $99.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
159 153 $143.30 $138.94
92250 Photography of the retina
127 118 $104.92 $39.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
60 55 $134.83 $71.65
92285 Photography of content of eyes
56 51 $105.36 $26.93
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
23 21 $130.43 $96.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $155.00 $152.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 2848

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
0339598 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dmerc Medicare
0240700001 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Health Care
2200810 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Neighborhood Health Plan
0006195 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
81119 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Health Plan
708838 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Network Healthcare
98858501 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Fallon Community Health
3526 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc Bs Of Massachusetts
W15448 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim Healthcar
152123 (MA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
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 421BROADWAY, EVERETT, MA 021493435 (Tel: 6173871904)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 421BROADWAY, EVERETT, MA 021493435 (Tel: 6173871904)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as IRWIN SHWOM, OD

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

Optometrist (License #2848 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073681128
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 30, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

421broadway

Everett, MA 021493435

Phone: 6173871904

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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