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Dr. Lin Ma Chia , OD

Optometrist • Waltham, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lin Chia, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Waltham, MA. Practice services are available at 400 5TH AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 5th Ave
Suite 510

Waltham, MA 024518706

Telephone 7818909922
Fax 7818909944
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Waltham, MA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 17.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Waltham, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
32.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
26 23 $120.00 $99.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
23 23 $190.00 $140.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
18 18 $165.00 $139.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
13 12 $100.00 $38.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
13 13 $120.00 $71.81
92134 Imaging of retina
12 11 $100.00 $44.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 4962

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State License
4962 (MA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1366212367

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 06, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 06, 2015

Registered at 400 5TH AVE, SUITE 510, WALTHAM, MA 024518706 (Tel: 7818909922)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 06, 2015

Registered at 400 5TH AVE, SUITE 510, WALTHAM, MA 024518706 (Tel: 7818909922)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 06, 2015

Recorded as LIN CHIA, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 06, 2015

Optometrist (License #4962 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 08, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578995866
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 08, 2013
Last Update: March 06, 2015
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

400 5th Ave, Suite 510

Waltham, MA 024518706

Phone: 7818909922

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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