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Dr. Ernest Thomas Williams , OD

Optometrist • Hibbing, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ernest Williams, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Hibbing, MN. Practice services are available at 2932 1ST AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused 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

2932 1st Ave

Hibbing, MN 557462564

Telephone 2182625686
Fax 2182636938
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hibbing, MN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 41.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Hibbing, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
5.5% 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 (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
109 108 $116.28 $113.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
22 22 $140.76 $138.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
18 16 $98.23 $81.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
13 11 $66.30 $64.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 1568

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
914323800 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs Eyeglass & Cl
4C990WI (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross/blue Shield
61443WI (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ucare
170174 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica
2200989 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Champus
N005453 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One
01009882 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID D Merc
0313870001 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica Eyeglasses
2111187 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ucare Eyeglasses
111185 (MN)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Jessica Lundquist , LPCC

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1578111977

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Charlene Colwell , MSW, LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1841629250

Master of Social Work, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 02, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2013

Registered at 2932 1ST AVE, HIBBING, MN 557462564 (Tel: 2182625686)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2013

Registered at 2932 1ST AVE, HIBBING, MN 557462564 (Tel: 2182625686)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2013

Recorded as ERNEST WILLIAMS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2013

Optometrist (License #1568 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255331427
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 28, 2005
Last Update: April 02, 2013
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2932 1st Ave

Hibbing, MN 557462564

Phone: 2182625686

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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