Active NPI 1205936838 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chad Robert Nixon , OD

Optometrist • Howell, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chad Nixon, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Howell, MI. With approximately 23 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Nixon provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 2674 E GRAND RIVER AVE.

Dr. Nixon accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete 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

2674 E Grand River Ave

Howell, MI 488438544

Telephone 5175469242

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Livingston County Vision Center Facility NPI 1790953248

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Howell, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.0 Yrs

State Avg: 21.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Howell, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

21.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nixon (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Howell Specialty Average (16.0 Years) 16.0 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
92250 Photography of the retina	47	46	$71.06	$34.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	44	43	$138.41	$117.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$156.62	$137.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	29	29	$90.00	$35.01
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	26	25	$118.46	$113.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$145.83	$138.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	38	37	$90.00	$35.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$166.33	$119.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$144.55	$139.70
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	18	$90.00	$84.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	38	38	$90.00	$37.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$118.79	$118.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	21	$91.48	$85.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$143.53	$140.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	24	24	$90.00	$41.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$100.91	$100.54
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	14	$82.81	$80.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$75.00	$60.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	84	42	$40.00	$26.62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	30	$138.90	$137.27
92250 Photography of the retina	26	25	$89.42	$46.69
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	17	$80.00	$79.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	16	$75.00	$60.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	53	27	$40.00	$24.72
92250 Photography of the retina	22	21	$90.00	$48.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$88.03	$86.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	16	$63.79	$62.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$74.09	$57.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	88	44	$40.00	$24.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$88.03	$85.89
92250 Photography of the retina	29	29	$90.00	$59.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	23	$59.16	$57.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$137.65	$134.27
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	17	17	$65.00	$40.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	11	11	$55.00	$34.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901004200

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

4787760 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State License Number

4901004200 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

900D710780 (MI)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Donald Greene , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1396894572

Doctor of Optometry

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 May 22, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 22, 2008

Registered at 2674 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 488438544 (Tel: 5175469242)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2008

Registered at 2674 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 488438544 (Tel: 5175469242)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 22, 2008

Recorded as CHAD NIXON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 22, 2008

Optometrist (License #4901004200 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205936838

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 24, 2006

Last Update: May 22, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2674 E Grand River Ave

Howell, MI 488438544

Phone: 5175469242

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