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Dr. Dax M Eckard , OD

Optometrist • Tupelo, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dax Eckard, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tupelo, MS. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Eckard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3353 N GLOSTER ST.

Dr. Eckard is affiliated with Mothershed Optometry Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

3353 N Gloster St

Tupelo, MS 388049735

Telephone 6628443555
Fax 6628405614
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Tupelo Surgery Center, L.l.c. Facility NPI 1164472031

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tupelo, MS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +2.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Tupelo, MS (431 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
48.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eckard (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Tupelo Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
1,086 676 $119.00 $80.08
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,031 982 $139.00 $113.90
92134 Imaging of retina
508 475 $74.00 $36.40
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
299 297 $74.00 $32.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
262 260 $120.00 $56.27
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
227 227 $50.00 $25.07
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
194 97 $49.00 $22.03
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
163 76 $308.80 $181.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
152 152 $179.00 $135.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
138 74 $269.00 $98.87
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
135 135 $149.00 $110.45
92285 Photography of content of eyes
122 120 $34.67 $19.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
82 49 $730.00 $301.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
26 26 $45.00 $9.71
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease
21 17 $128.57 $38.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
19 16 $99.00 $77.80
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
17 16 $148.00 $43.61
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
12 12 $119.00 $76.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MS 644

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
05679035 (MS)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mothershed Optometry Associates Pllc

3353 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 388049735

Phone: 6628443555

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 08, 2018

Recorded as DAX ECKARD, OD

NPI Profile Active March 26, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2010

Registered at 3353 N GLOSTER ST, TUPELO, MS 388049735 (Tel: 6628443555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2010

Registered at 3353 N GLOSTER ST, TUPELO, MS 388049735 (Tel: 6628443555)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2010

Recorded as DAX ECKARD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2010

Optometrist (License #644 in MS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932102779
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 24, 2005
Last Update: October 08, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3353 N Gloster St

Tupelo, MS 388049735

Phone: 6628443555

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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