Active NPI 1437133386 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas P Pappavaselio , MD

Ophthalmology • Lawrence, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Pappavaselio, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Lawrence, MA. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Pappavaselio delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 360 MERRIMACK ST.

Dr. Pappavaselio maintains professional affiliations with Tallman Eye Associates Pc, Tallman Eye Bidco, Tallman Eye Whittier and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, microfluid analysis of tears, 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

360 Merrimack St
Bldg 9, Entrance I

Lawrence, MA 018431740

Telephone 9786886185

Fax 9786890731

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Home Health Vna Inc Facility NPI 1609877117

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Lawrence, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +10.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 34.9 Yrs

State Avg: 30.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Lawrence, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pappavaselio (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Lawrence Specialty Average (34.9 Years) 34.9 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	891	770	$366.00	$126.79
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	634	260	$55.81	$21.97
92250 Photography of the retina	444	428	$220.79	$37.23
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	316	68	$723.59	$172.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	266	185	$253.00	$90.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	156	144	$136.23	$35.42
92134 Imaging of retina	105	91	$140.00	$40.65
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	97	22	$554.23	$116.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	78	77	$297.51	$64.51
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	55	55	$275.00	$47.50
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	51	51	$275.00	$29.98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	49	49	$414.00	$180.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$436.39	$150.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	25	$213.00	$89.62
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	26	25	$80.00	$27.67
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	20	$993.00	$315.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$311.00	$128.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$472.00	$167.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	1,017	387	$57.11	$22.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	933	761	$366.00	$130.65
92250 Photography of the retina	473	453	$226.98	$38.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	352	81	$802.83	$191.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	278	194	$253.00	$92.81
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	181	39	$450.48	$100.67
92134 Imaging of retina	161	135	$140.00	$41.23
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	152	130	$132.87	$36.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	72	70	$290.86	$65.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	44	$213.00	$92.66
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	57	56	$272.46	$30.68
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	57	57	$275.00	$47.27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	48	47	$414.00	$182.98
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	39	37	$80.00	$27.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$438.00	$155.06
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	23	22	$80.00	$58.08
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	20	$1038.14	$326.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	19	$311.00	$130.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$472.00	$170.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	1,314	495	$55.00	$22.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	899	743	$366.00	$130.93
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	879	114	$426.47	$102.80
92250 Photography of the retina	708	634	$220.31	$38.52
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	337	228	$253.00	$91.39
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	258	47	$448.00	$99.10
92134 Imaging of retina	150	129	$140.00	$41.65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	127	119	$133.04	$36.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	88	88	$295.86	$65.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	83	77	$414.00	$185.07
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	81	81	$275.00	$51.66
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	73	72	$271.03	$31.28
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	60	50	$80.00	$58.39
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	47	47	$80.00	$28.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$438.00	$155.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	31	$213.00	$93.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	30	$993.00	$321.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$472.00	$172.35
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	12	12	$226.00	$37.06
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	11	11	$120.00	$93.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	1,655	558	$55.00	$22.48
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,514	133	$316.68	$76.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,075	834	$366.00	$131.46
92250 Photography of the retina	876	747	$220.50	$40.93
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	574	343	$253.00	$90.94
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	351	81	$448.00	$105.06
92134 Imaging of retina	179	151	$140.00	$42.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	155	146	$132.00	$36.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	137	137	$285.07	$66.75
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	123	108	$272.64	$51.56
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	77	76	$414.00	$187.37
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	71	71	$275.00	$31.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	54	50	$80.00	$29.04
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	52	47	$80.00	$58.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	46	$213.00	$94.64
92285 Photography of content of eyes	40	37	$119.00	$24.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	38	38	$438.00	$157.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$472.00	$172.65
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	27	26	$120.00	$96.05
92025 Ct scan of cornea	21	15	$114.00	$36.93
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	21	20	$1087.57	$339.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,684	115	$244.91	$60.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,041	857	$366.00	$131.31
92250 Photography of the retina	739	676	$219.70	$47.19
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	468	198	$55.00	$22.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	464	302	$253.00	$90.30
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	158	52	$448.00	$110.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	129	125	$132.00	$36.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	120	115	$283.00	$66.73
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	111	98	$273.69	$59.83
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	108	103	$414.00	$150.79
92134 Imaging of retina	97	89	$140.00	$42.73
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	62	61	$275.00	$32.83
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	60	56	$80.00	$48.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	47	47	$438.00	$154.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	32	$213.00	$76.87
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	38	35	$120.00	$79.03
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	38	33	$993.00	$331.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$472.00	$170.97
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	36	34	$80.00	$28.86
92285 Photography of content of eyes	23	20	$119.00	$22.93
92025 Ct scan of cornea	18	18	$114.00	$37.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$129.00	$42.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$311.00	$108.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,060	165	$288.26	$82.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,205	972	$366.00	$131.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	671	386	$253.00	$91.70
92250 Photography of the retina	339	320	$220.00	$52.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	180	169	$132.00	$36.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	165	163	$283.00	$66.83
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	160	68	$55.00	$22.03
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	136	128	$275.00	$69.02
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	126	124	$414.00	$150.43
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	106	103	$275.00	$32.78
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	97	39	$448.00	$118.49
92134 Imaging of retina	88	81	$140.00	$42.10
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	73	60	$80.00	$28.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$438.00	$156.96
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	45	44	$88.00	$16.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$472.00	$167.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	34	$993.00	$329.12
92025 Ct scan of cornea	21	17	$114.00	$39.08
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	20	13	$1302.95	$340.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	14	$993.00	$350.75
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	16	11	$1075.25	$218.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,276	140	$204.68	$57.18
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,238	985	$366.06	$130.58
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	960	16	$20.00	$5.57
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	598	376	$253.62	$90.67
92250 Photography of the retina	383	348	$220.00	$59.34
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	372	137	$55.00	$22.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	191	180	$132.00	$36.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	170	162	$283.00	$66.80
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	130	113	$275.00	$69.00
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	111	111	$414.00	$149.29
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	101	86	$88.00	$17.22
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	70	70	$275.00	$32.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$438.00	$156.39
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	62	59	$80.00	$27.27
92134 Imaging of retina	55	47	$140.00	$42.78
92285 Photography of content of eyes	53	42	$119.00	$21.29
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	52	18	$448.00	$117.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$472.00	$170.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	24	$1029.78	$332.13
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$165.00	$15.08
92025 Ct scan of cornea	16	13	$114.00	$38.04
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	14	13	$226.00	$37.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$993.00	$347.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,592	134	$281.52	$77.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,276	985	$366.00	$128.30
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,081	19	$20.00	$7.07
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	841	282	$55.00	$22.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	730	451	$253.15	$88.55
92250 Photography of the retina	261	249	$220.00	$68.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	198	189	$132.00	$36.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	191	186	$283.00	$67.10
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	145	118	$88.00	$17.66
92285 Photography of content of eyes	142	105	$119.00	$21.52
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	103	95	$270.05	$83.08
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	101	99	$414.00	$148.54
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	98	47	$448.00	$122.99
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	71	62	$80.00	$27.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	55	54	$272.36	$32.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$472.00	$168.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$438.00	$153.74
92134 Imaging of retina	42	40	$137.14	$42.13
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	32	$993.00	$321.79
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session	23	15	$1231.52	$322.22
92025 Ct scan of cornea	20	18	$114.00	$38.32
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	17	17	$226.00	$37.40
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	13	11	$1012.00	$254.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$165.00	$14.72
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	11	11	$170.00	$43.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 50238

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 NH 9113

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

110056804A (MA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

3091267 (NH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tallman Eye Whittier

360 Merrimack Street Bldg 9 Entrance, Lawrence, MA 018431764

Phone: 9786886182

Tallman Eye Associates Pc

29 Stiles Rd, Salem, NH 030795802

Phone: 6038937400

Tallman Eye Bidco

451 Andover St, North Andover, MA 018455044

Phone: 9786886182

Tallman Eye Bidco

360 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA 018431764

Phone: 9786886182

Tallman Eye Associates Pc

360 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA 018431764

Phone: 9786886182

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 12, 2016

Registered at 360 MERRIMACK ST, BLDG 9, ENTRANCE I, LAWRENCE, MA 018431740 (Tel: 9786886185)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2016

Registered at 360 MERRIMACK ST, BLDG 9, ENTRANCE I, LAWRENCE, MA 018431740 (Tel: 9786886182)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 12, 2016

Recorded as THOMAS PAPPAVASELIO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #50238 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 05, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437133386

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 05, 2005

Last Update: August 12, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

360 Merrimack St, Bldg 9, Entrance I

Lawrence, MA 018431740

Phone: 9786886182

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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