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Dr. Dean L Luplow , OD

Optometrist • Big Rapids, MI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dean Luplow, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Big Rapids, MI. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1989, Dr. Luplow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1124 S STATE ST.

Dr. Luplow is affiliated with T.O.S.S. Optometry Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

1124 S State St
Michigan College Of Optometry

Big Rapids, MI 493072256

Telephone 2315912020
Fax 2315913991
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Stephanie Ramdass Facility NPI 1790111904

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Big Rapids, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +17.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.2 Yrs
State Avg: 21.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
56 Specialists

Practicing in Big Rapids, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
22.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Luplow (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Big Rapids Specialty Average (19.2 Years) 19.2 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
47 47 $150.00 $111.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
19 13 $59.21 $50.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901003273

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

T.o.s.s. Optometry Inc

131 W Washington St, Marquette, MI 498554378

Phone: 9062262020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2017

Registered at 1124 S STATE ST, MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072256 (Tel: 2315912020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2017

Registered at 1124 S STATE ST, MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072256 (Tel: 2315912020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 27, 2017

Recorded as DEAN LUPLOW, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2017

Optometrist (License #4901003273 in MI)

NPI Profile Active February 12, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2015

Registered at 1124 S STATE ST, MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072256 (Tel: 2315912020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2015

Registered at 1124 S STATE ST, MICHIGAN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072256 (Tel: 2315912020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 12, 2015

Recorded as DEAN LUPLOW, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2015

Optometrist (License #4901003273 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285614644
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 20, 2006
Last Update: April 27, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1124 S State St, Michigan College Of Optometry

Big Rapids, MI 493072256

Phone: 2315912020

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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