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Dr. Himali Patel , OD

Optometrist • Laurel, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Himali Patel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Laurel, MS. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Dr. Patel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1621 HIGHWAY 15 N.

Dr. Patel is affiliated with Hattiesburg Eye Clinic, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete 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

1621 Highway 15 N

Laurel, MS 394402123

Telephone 6015183937
Fax 6015180269
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores East Lp Facility NPI 1609893007

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Laurel, MS

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -13.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Laurel, MS (431 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Patel (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Laurel Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
45 37 $111.00 $82.09
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
40 40 $172.50 $111.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
21 21 $225.00 $133.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
18 17 $145.00 $55.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
17 17 $182.94 $29.99
92250 Photography of the retina
13 13 $110.92 $32.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-22
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MS 1055

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-E92-TA-C42

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hattiesburg Eye Clinic, P.a.

100 Hospital Dr W, Hattiesburg, MS 394021334

Phone: 6012685910

Secondary Practice Locations

1711 W 20th St

Laurel, MS 394401802

Phone: 6506601649

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1275271322

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 22, 2024

Registered at 1621 HIGHWAY 15 N, LAUREL, MS 394402123 (Tel: 6015183937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 22, 2024

Registered at 1621 HIGHWAY 15 N, LAUREL, MS 394402123 (Tel: 6015183937)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2024

Optometrist (License #S-E92-TA-C42 in AL)

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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2024

Registered at 1461 CANTON MART RD STE A, JACKSON, MS 392115413 (Tel: 6019770272)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2024

Optometrist (License #1055 in MS)

NPI Profile Active July 23, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2021

Registered at 3701 LOOP RD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 354045015 (Tel: 2055542000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2021

Registered at 914 BROADWAY DR, HATTIESBURG, MS 394017500 (Tel: 6018188860)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2021

Recorded as HIMALI PATEL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 23, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497328736
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 23, 2021
Last Update: October 22, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1621 Highway 15 N

Laurel, MS 394402123

Phone: 6015183937

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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