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Dr. James A Garrity , MD

Ophthalmology • Rochester, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Garrity, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Rochester, MN. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1980, Dr. Garrity delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 1ST ST SW.

Dr. Garrity does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Telephone 5072842511

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mayo Collaborative Services, Inc Facility NPI 1093792350

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Rochester, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

46 Yrs +29.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.0 Yrs

State Avg: 24.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

83 Specialists

Practicing in Rochester, MN (457 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Garrity (46 Years) 46 Yrs

Rochester Specialty Average (17.0 Years) 17.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	49	$145.52	$91.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	40	$78.00	$62.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	41	41	$1094.87	$335.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$36.00	$33.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$114.00	$76.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$45.12	$20.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	50	$78.63	$63.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$142.00	$93.46
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	30	30	$1113.14	$349.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$247.33	$127.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$45.36	$45.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	134	125	$46.28	$45.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	61	$74.13	$74.03
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	35	30	$65.57	$65.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$107.29	$107.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$162.82	$162.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	24	$37.63	$36.34
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	23	23	$95.59	$73.13
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	16	$23.01	$22.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	16	$65.28	$65.19
92134 Imaging of retina	15	14	$41.62	$40.54
67917 Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect	15	13	$519.30	$513.96
67966 Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid	12	12	$688.73	$687.75
68815 Probing of nasal-tear duct with insertion of tube or stent	11	11	$132.33	$132.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$123.01	$103.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	136	127	$73.24	$41.58
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	46	42	$135.89	$62.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$269.88	$155.85
67966 Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid	21	20	$3963.18	$600.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$141.68	$64.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	16	$64.97	$35.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	17	$385.00	$138.68
67917 Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect	16	15	$2708.66	$380.11
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	15	13	$68.98	$30.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$195.47	$62.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	13	11	$1940.75	$617.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$223.43	$102.40
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$164.06	$67.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	108	106	$49.36	$40.46
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	88	64	$72.34	$61.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	57	$83.19	$66.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$177.10	$151.58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	28	$165.01	$130.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$118.72	$100.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	23	$81.49	$59.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	19	18	$41.45	$34.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$125.71	$96.17
92285 Photography of content of eyes	16	16	$22.94	$18.39
92250 Photography of the retina	15	14	$73.31	$62.73
67966 Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid	14	12	$744.88	$593.39
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	14	11	$34.86	$29.86
67332 Realignment of eye muscle complicated by scarring or restrictive muscle movement	13	12	$515.31	$405.18
67917 Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect	12	12	$573.09	$400.88
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$58.04	$38.17
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	11	11	$78.35	$56.09
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$81.35	$69.61