Active NPI 1831611748 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Matthew Choponis , OD

Optometrist • Sault Sainte Marie, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Choponis, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 2017, Dr. Choponis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 128 W SPRUCE ST STE 1.

Dr. Choponis accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

128 W Spruce St Ste 1

Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

Telephone 9066359600

Fax 9066351077

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Brian Matthews O.d. L.l.c. Facility NPI 1487958609

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.5 Yrs

State Avg: 21.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

17.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Choponis (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Sault Sainte Marie Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	119	49	$30.00	$22.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	71	$90.00	$86.17
92134 Imaging of retina	43	32	$80.00	$37.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	32	$130.00	$122.06
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	38	38	$140.00	$117.10
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	36	18	$12.00	$11.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$125.00	$105.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	73	$90.00	$85.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	67	$130.00	$122.03
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	66	28	$30.00	$22.03
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	48	16	$12.50	$11.30
92134 Imaging of retina	47	36	$80.00	$37.87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	17	$600.00	$99.49
92285 Photography of content of eyes	25	22	$40.00	$21.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$185.00	$159.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$125.00	$107.25
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$110.00	$54.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$140.00	$118.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$60.00	$53.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	56	$130.00	$122.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	45	$90.00	$87.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	54	52	$100.00	$84.78
92134 Imaging of retina	45	35	$80.00	$38.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$54.00	$53.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	15	$110.00	$59.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$185.00	$161.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$125.00	$108.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	69	$89.32	$87.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	60	$130.00	$125.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$125.00	$108.95
92134 Imaging of retina	49	41	$80.00	$39.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$185.00	$163.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	15	$110.00	$60.09
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$115.00	$37.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$56.21	$54.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$80.00	$33.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	53	$130.92	$105.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$185.00	$160.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$125.00	$104.42
92134 Imaging of retina	21	18	$80.00	$39.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	15	$86.00	$72.63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$166.00	$145.03
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$100.00	$81.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$125.65	$104.36
92134 Imaging of retina	18	18	$78.89	$39.27
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$111.82	$47.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$130.80	$101.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-01-18

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901005074

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.

Secondary Practice Locations

601 N Lincoln Rd

Escanaba, MI 498291426

Phone: 9067867717

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Kylie Kaczmarczyk , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1518918077

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Brian Matthews , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1831401686

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 18, 2023

Registered at 2237 ASHMUN ST, SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI 497833704 (Tel: 9899441560)

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2019

Registered at 128 W SPRUCE ST STE 1, SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI 49783 (Tel: 9066359600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2019

Registered at 361 DAWSON ST, SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI 497832117 (Tel: 9899441560)

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NPI Profile Active July 12, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 12, 2017

Registered at 601 N LINCOLN RD, ESCANABA, MI 498291426 (Tel: 9067867717)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 12, 2017

Registered at 303 N 14TH ST APT 2, ESCANABA, MI 498292825 (Tel: 9899441560)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 12, 2017

Recorded as THOMAS CHOPONIS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2017

Optometrist (License #4901005074 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 12, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831611748

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 12, 2017

Last Update: January 18, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2237 Ashmun St

Sault Sainte Marie, MI 497833704

Phone: 9899441560

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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