Active NPI 1497933121 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Herbert L Schurgin , OD

Optometrist • Melrose, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Herbert Schurgin, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Melrose, MA. With approximately 63 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1963, Dr. Schurgin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 511 MAIN ST.

Dr. Schurgin accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, established patient problem focused 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

511 Main St

Melrose, MA 021763834

Telephone 7816629229

Fax 7816621568

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Herbert L Schurgin Od Pc Facility NPI 1184782948

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1963

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Melrose, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

63 Yrs +16.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 46.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Melrose, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

47.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schurgin (63 Years) 63 Yrs

Melrose Specialty Average (46.5 Years) 46.5 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	49	$85.00	$59.07
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	15	15	$75.00	$25.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$85.00	$63.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	38	$85.00	$64.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	136	103	$85.00	$64.03
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	19	17	$75.00	$27.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	16	$149.00	$104.11
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$129.00	$45.45
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	11	11	$80.00	$39.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	97	82	$85.00	$51.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$199.00	$121.53
92250 Photography of the retina	17	17	$129.00	$52.10
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	17	17	$80.88	$28.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$139.00	$84.03
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	12	12	$80.00	$38.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	105	$138.75	$120.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	58	$100.43	$81.78
92250 Photography of the retina	32	28	$106.41	$55.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$198.25	$179.82
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	19	18	$69.74	$38.52
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	14	14	$88.86	$56.97
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	13	13	$99.23	$56.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$125.00	$111.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	26	$85.00	$76.16
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$102.00	$61.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	71	$125.00	$109.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	36	$85.00	$74.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$191.00	$165.41
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	11	11	$67.00	$35.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 2123

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

0396303 (MA)

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 February 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2008

Registered at 511 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 021763834 (Tel: 7816629229)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2008

Registered at 511 MAIN ST, MELROSE, MA 021763834 (Tel: 7816629229)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2008

Recorded as HERBERT SCHURGIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2008

Optometrist (License #2123 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 05, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497933121

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 05, 2008

Last Update: February 13, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

511 Main St

Melrose, MA 021763834

Phone: 7816629229

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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