Active NPI 1023009057 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael C Chames , MD

Ophthalmology • Jackson, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Chames, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Jackson, MI. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Chames delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1015 LAURENCE AVE.

Dr. Chames is affiliated with The Center For Sight 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, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1015 Laurence Ave

Jackson, MI 49202

Telephone 5177870364

Fax 5177872272

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Center For Sight, P.c. Facility NPI 1346230554

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Jackson, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +1.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Jackson, MI (843 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chames (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Jackson Specialty Average (29.2 Years) 29.2 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	357	337	$150.00	$116.69
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	239	194	$105.00	$82.07
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	158	98	$140.00	$36.82
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	148	82	$1118.92	$424.56
92134 Imaging of retina	110	100	$130.00	$36.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	68	62	$130.00	$58.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	66	64	$130.00	$32.36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	21	$525.00	$150.64
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	31	25	$1500.00	$309.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$180.00	$133.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	368	352	$150.00	$118.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	234	191	$105.00	$84.02
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	144	92	$140.00	$39.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	130	81	$2500.00	$449.48
92134 Imaging of retina	108	94	$130.00	$37.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	75	74	$130.00	$33.13
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	65	63	$130.00	$58.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	51	42	$1500.00	$305.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$180.00	$134.83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	13	$200.00	$22.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	410	395	$150.00	$119.43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	251	205	$105.00	$84.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	150	93	$140.00	$39.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	137	83	$2500.00	$460.12
92134 Imaging of retina	117	98	$130.00	$37.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	104	$130.00	$33.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	82	81	$130.00	$59.04
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	38	$1530.61	$319.02
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	25	$200.00	$25.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$180.00	$142.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	448	429	$150.00	$121.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	287	237	$105.00	$85.65
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	159	97	$140.00	$43.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	145	90	$2500.00	$459.81
92134 Imaging of retina	116	108	$130.00	$38.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	105	105	$130.00	$60.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	102	102	$130.00	$34.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	46	35	$1500.00	$320.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	20	$200.00	$15.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$180.00	$144.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$180.00	$163.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	452	440	$150.00	$121.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	279	228	$105.00	$84.60
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	137	81	$140.00	$48.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	113	111	$130.00	$34.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	108	70	$2500.00	$474.63
92134 Imaging of retina	105	101	$130.00	$38.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	96	93	$130.00	$60.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	52	25	$951.92	$175.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$180.00	$161.75
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	31	$1538.46	$318.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	627	606	$150.00	$120.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	354	269	$105.00	$83.34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	186	113	$140.00	$49.71
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	180	109	$2500.00	$545.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	172	164	$130.00	$60.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	167	160	$130.00	$33.64
92134 Imaging of retina	135	128	$130.00	$37.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	76	65	$1519.74	$319.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$180.00	$156.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	50	28	$246.00	$32.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	698	668	$150.00	$115.88
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	347	259	$105.00	$80.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	181	175	$130.00	$33.25
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	175	170	$130.00	$58.65
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	159	96	$140.00	$53.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	152	87	$2500.00	$523.04
92134 Imaging of retina	95	79	$130.00	$37.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$180.00	$151.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	51	$1500.00	$304.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	48	28	$200.00	$20.19
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	28	21	$1200.00	$228.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$125.00	$100.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	706	676	$150.00	$115.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	328	260	$105.00	$79.82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	186	173	$130.00	$59.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	172	169	$130.00	$33.71
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	160	96	$140.00	$59.82
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	159	96	$2500.00	$550.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	77	62	$1519.48	$306.54
92134 Imaging of retina	73	71	$130.00	$37.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$180.00	$153.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	34	$200.00	$19.19
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	33	28	$1200.00	$230.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MI MC057919

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Center For Sight Pc

1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, MI 492022964

Phone: 5177870364

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Allison Bissot , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1093705295

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Gilbert Blanks , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1114917317

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Marius Tijunelis , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1720020332

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Martin Patrias , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1720078918

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2018

Registered at 1015 LAURENCE AVE, JACKSON, MI 49202 (Tel: 5177870364)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 19, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #MC057919 in MI)

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NPI Profile Active December 29, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 29, 2009

Registered at 1015 LAURENCE AVE, JACKSON, MI 492022964 (Tel: 5177870364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 29, 2009

Registered at 1015 LAURENCE AVE, JACKSON, MI 492022964 (Tel: 5177870364)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 29, 2009

Recorded as MICHAEL CHAMES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 29, 2009

Specialist (License #MC057919 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023009057

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 31, 2005

Last Update: July 19, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1015 Laurence Ave

Jackson, MI 492022964

Phone: 5177870364

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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