Dr. Dewey A Handy , OD
Optometrist • Jackson, MS
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Dewey Handy has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Dewey Handy, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Jackson, MS. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Handy provided care at the practice location at 1815 HOSPITAL DR until profile deactivation on 2023-12-20.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1815 Hospital Dr
Ste 410
Jackson, MS 392043425
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Jackson, MS
Practicing in Jackson, MS (431 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
66 | 66 | $129.55 | $114.76 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
63 | 58 | $85.00 | $83.47 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
31 | 30 | $100.00 | $55.80 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
26 | 25 | $101.00 | $32.94 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
25 | 22 | $59.80 | $51.48 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
15 | 15 | $75.00 | $31.15 |
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
14 | 14 | $90.00 | $81.05 |
|
76514
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
|
12 | 11 | $30.00 | $10.00 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Record deactivated on December 20, 2023
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1815 HOSPITAL DR, STE 410, JACKSON, MS 392043425 (Tel: 6013730714)
Registered at 1815 HOSPITAL DR, STE 410, JACKSON, MS 392043425 (Tel: 6013730714)
Recorded as DEWEY HANDY, O.D.
Optometrist (License #486 in MS)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1815 Hospital Dr, Ste 410
Jackson, MS 392043425
Phone: 6013730714
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