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Active NPI 1558379206 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Watts Davis , OD

Optometrist • Laurel, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Davis, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Laurel, MS. With approximately 58 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1968, Dr. Davis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1431 W 10TH ST STE 5.

Dr. Davis is affiliated with Eye Care Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

1431 W 10th St Ste 5

Laurel, MS 394402626

Telephone 6016491437
Fax 6016491431
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Care Associates Facility NPI 1104039312

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1968

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Laurel, MS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
58 Yrs +39.3 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
32.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Davis (58 Years) 58 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)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
46 46 $148.75 $112.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
32 32 $202.50 $133.15
92134 Imaging of retina
29 29 $78.75 $35.93
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
21 17 $100.00 $78.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MS 415

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
00880157 (MS)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Care Associates

1431 W 10th St, Laurel, MS 394402626

Phone: 6016491437

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1437670080

Doctor of Optometry

Evan Davis

Optometrist

NPI 1821302795

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2012

Registered at 1431 W 10TH ST STE 5, LAUREL, MS 394402626 (Tel: 6016491437)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 648, 1431 WEST 10TH STREET SUITE 5, LAUREL, MS 394410648 (Tel: 6016491437)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 24, 2012

Recorded as EDWARD DAVIS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2012

Optometrist (License #415 in MS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558379206
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 04, 2006
Last Update: September 24, 2012
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 648, 1431 West 10th Street Suite 5

Laurel, MS 394410648

Phone: 6016491437

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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