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Active NPI 1932412053 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kathryn Skarbez , OD

Optometrist • Springfield, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kathryn Skarbez, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Springfield, MA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Skarbez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 299 CAREW ST STE 201.

Dr. Skarbez is affiliated with Andrew S Jusko Md Pc 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

299 Carew St Ste 201

Springfield, MA 011042360

Telephone 4137361833
Fax 4135823185
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Andrew S Jusko Md Pc Facility NPI 1043785363

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Springfield, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
49.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Skarbez (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 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
539 536 $225.00 $131.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
131 119 $190.00 $93.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
112 112 $250.00 $155.91
92134 Imaging of retina
87 87 $100.00 $42.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
83 83 $100.00 $38.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 56 $95.00 $66.08
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
31 31 $64.52 $31.08
92250 Photography of the retina
16 16 $150.00 $38.67
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
11 11 $32.00 $11.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-22
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 386354

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Andrew S Jusko Md Pc

299 Carew St, Springfield, MA 011042360

Phone: 4137361833

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1033154075

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1154332740

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

William Vanwagner , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164456430

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1245241835

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Robert Cross , MD

Preventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine

NPI 1265569826

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Karin Abderhalden , RN

Registered Nurse - Case Management

NPI 1427068592

Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 22, 2020

Registered at 299 CAREW ST STE 201, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011042360 (Tel: 4137361833)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 22, 2020

Registered at 299 CAREW ST STE 201, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011042360 (Tel: 4137361833)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 22, 2020

Optometrist (License #386354 in MA)

NPI Profile Active August 18, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 18, 2011

Registered at 421 N MAIN ST, LEEDS, MA 010539764 (Tel: 4135844040)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 18, 2011

Registered at 25 NEW SOUTH ST, APT. 201, NORTHAMPTON, MA 010604156 (Tel: 5702412442)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 18, 2011

Recorded as KATHRYN SKARBEZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 18, 2011

Optometrist (License #OEG002379 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932412053
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 18, 2010
Last Update: January 22, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

299 Carew St Ste 201

Springfield, MA 011042360

Phone: 4137361833

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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