Active NPI 1891771390 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Rex A Newcomb , OD

Optometrist • Buffalo, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rex Newcomb, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Buffalo, MO. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1984, Dr. Newcomb delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 112 W COMMERCIAL ST.

Dr. Newcomb is affiliated with Kramer And Newcomb Od, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

112 W Commercial St

Buffalo, MO 656227614

Telephone 4173452901

Fax 4173452904

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kramer & Newcomb Od, Pc Facility NPI 1306918305

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Buffalo, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.3 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

28.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Newcomb (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Buffalo Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	254	250	$129.86	$117.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	59	$90.00	$83.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	34	$60.00	$51.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	34	$75.00	$32.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	26	$80.00	$55.88
92134 Imaging of retina	24	24	$75.00	$35.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	15	13	$180.00	$95.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$110.00	$102.29

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	228	223	$130.00	$117.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	67	$90.00	$83.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	75	48	$60.00	$51.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	30	$75.00	$32.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$110.00	$103.64
92134 Imaging of retina	28	24	$75.00	$36.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	26	16	$180.00	$97.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	18	$80.00	$55.56
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	11	$70.00	$60.04

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	311	302	$130.00	$119.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	60	$90.00	$83.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	48	$60.00	$51.92
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	33	$180.00	$98.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$110.00	$104.13
92134 Imaging of retina	24	22	$75.00	$36.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	22	$80.00	$56.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	19	$75.00	$33.20

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	344	332	$129.04	$121.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	57	$89.35	$84.96
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	50	34	$180.00	$100.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	40	$59.57	$51.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$110.00	$105.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	27	$75.74	$53.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	24	$75.00	$33.52
92134 Imaging of retina	20	17	$75.00	$37.54
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	13	$70.00	$62.01

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	272	268	$110.00	$102.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	75	$75.00	$70.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	65	51	$50.00	$42.07
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	21	$180.00	$102.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	25	$65.45	$47.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$110.00	$101.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	25	$75.00	$34.20
92134 Imaging of retina	19	19	$75.00	$37.76

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	282	277	$110.00	$99.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	64	$75.00	$67.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	69	44	$50.00	$40.47
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	50	30	$180.00	$116.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	24	$48.70	$34.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	32	$75.00	$33.21
92134 Imaging of retina	21	19	$75.00	$36.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$110.00	$98.85

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	317	312	$110.00	$95.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	74	$75.00	$64.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	78	56	$50.00	$37.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	66	37	$44.85	$30.89
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	52	32	$180.00	$113.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$110.00	$95.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	31	$75.00	$32.90
92250 Photography of the retina	23	16	$48.09	$30.39
92134 Imaging of retina	22	18	$75.00	$34.56

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	336	329	$110.00	$93.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	110	63	$50.00	$37.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	78	$75.00	$63.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	70	38	$48.00	$31.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$110.00	$94.36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	26	$180.00	$111.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	36	$75.00	$32.01
92134 Imaging of retina	21	21	$75.00	$34.88
92250 Photography of the retina	20	12	$48.75	$35.60
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	13	$70.00	$54.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO TO2572

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

Kramer And Newcomb Od, Pc

112 W Commercial St, Buffalo, MO 656227614

Phone: 4173452901

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Shawn Yarnell , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1194037366

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. David Kramer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1467438481

Doctor of Optometry

Scott Burks , O, D

Optometrist

NPI 1598741084

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 112 W COMMERCIAL ST, BUFFALO, MO 656227614 (Tel: 4173452901)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 80, BUFFALO, MO 656220080 (Tel: 4173452901)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as REX NEWCOMB, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #TO2572 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891771390

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 16, 2005

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 80

Buffalo, MO 656220080

Phone: 4173452901

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