Active NPI 1427092923 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lance L Brown , MD

Ophthalmology • Joplin, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lance Brown, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Joplin, MO. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Brown delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1531 W 32ND ST STE 102.

Dr. Brown is affiliated with John A. Yuhas, M.D., P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1531 W 32nd St Ste 102

Joplin, MO 648041651

Telephone 4177813630

Fax 4177819814

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 John A. Yuhas, M.d., P.c. Facility NPI 1043249709

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Joplin, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs -8.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 30.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Joplin, MO (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brown (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Joplin Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 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	401	391	$254.15	$116.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	125	83	$250.00	$38.14
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	113	78	$2381.42	$462.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	89	88	$145.00	$56.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	80	80	$94.38	$33.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	74	74	$330.03	$135.15
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	67	65	$195.97	$81.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	63	$280.62	$121.19
92250 Photography of the retina	61	61	$150.00	$33.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	52	$184.15	$85.46
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	50	49	$1710.00	$291.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	34	$300.00	$15.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$375.76	$158.20
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$95.00	$36.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	356	348	$190.00	$116.15
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	133	83	$250.00	$37.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	130	86	$2367.69	$445.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	71	$155.00	$84.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$195.00	$119.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	80	80	$253.00	$137.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	68	67	$145.00	$56.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	63	63	$95.00	$33.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	61	44	$300.00	$23.61
92250 Photography of the retina	49	49	$150.00	$33.52
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	48	42	$1781.25	$287.64
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	48	24	$40.00	$22.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$300.00	$156.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	26	25	$130.00	$82.11
92134 Imaging of retina	13	13	$95.00	$36.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	364	346	$190.00	$117.10
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	165	111	$250.00	$39.08
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	160	108	$2386.88	$453.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	98	$155.00	$85.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	99	$195.00	$120.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$253.00	$140.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	77	74	$145.00	$56.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	68	$95.00	$33.56
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	69	65	$1717.39	$284.79
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	64	46	$300.00	$17.59
92250 Photography of the retina	49	48	$150.00	$33.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$300.00	$153.63
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	34	17	$40.00	$22.20
92134 Imaging of retina	23	22	$95.00	$37.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$130.00	$82.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	366	351	$190.00	$118.82
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	210	135	$250.00	$41.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	203	124	$2327.59	$451.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	131	$195.00	$121.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	124	124	$300.00	$159.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	89	76	$130.00	$83.83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	85	57	$324.71	$29.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	82	80	$145.00	$57.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	61	$155.00	$86.10
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	66	66	$2022.73	$318.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	65	63	$95.00	$34.17
92250 Photography of the retina	56	56	$150.00	$34.95
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	56	28	$40.00	$22.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$253.00	$142.71
92134 Imaging of retina	21	21	$95.00	$37.87
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	16	15	$65.00	$23.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	434	409	$190.00	$118.74
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	162	106	$250.00	$43.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	151	108	$130.00	$82.91
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	138	87	$2400.00	$473.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	111	111	$300.00	$156.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	72	$95.00	$34.71
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	66	65	$1818.18	$295.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	61	38	$300.00	$21.00
92250 Photography of the retina	53	53	$150.00	$39.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	52	50	$145.00	$58.18
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	52	26	$40.00	$22.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$253.00	$143.13
92134 Imaging of retina	24	21	$95.00	$38.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	649	610	$185.79	$118.74
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	238	153	$250.00	$50.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	226	142	$2400.00	$556.67
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	204	101	$39.75	$21.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	173	129	$130.00	$82.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	123	123	$300.00	$157.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	101	99	$95.00	$34.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	95	58	$300.00	$28.05
92250 Photography of the retina	95	94	$150.00	$45.16
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	91	85	$1846.15	$302.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	91	84	$145.00	$58.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	59	59	$253.00	$142.30
92134 Imaging of retina	23	21	$95.00	$38.23
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	15	15	$125.00	$43.70
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	14	12	$61.00	$26.26
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	11	$2400.00	$659.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	724	677	$172.87	$116.92
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	266	181	$250.00	$54.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	253	172	$2359.68	$530.73
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	229	165	$128.53	$80.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	186	186	$300.00	$155.10
92250 Photography of the retina	167	163	$150.00	$49.30
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	148	72	$35.07	$22.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	111	70	$300.00	$23.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	107	104	$145.00	$58.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	93	$94.31	$33.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	92	87	$1656.52	$277.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$253.00	$140.93
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	17	17	$46.00	$25.13
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$24.38	$13.50
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	15	14	$125.00	$43.97
92134 Imaging of retina	14	11	$95.00	$37.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$155.00	$59.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	703	671	$156.00	$110.15
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	261	170	$250.00	$58.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	244	165	$2261.07	$523.01
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	223	179	$104.12	$75.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	120	114	$145.00	$55.58
92250 Photography of the retina	107	107	$150.00	$55.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	101	101	$300.00	$148.00
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	98	49	$35.00	$22.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	96	94	$94.32	$32.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	95	63	$300.00	$22.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$211.00	$133.59
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	76	73	$1488.16	$261.97
92134 Imaging of retina	20	17	$95.00	$35.93
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$17.00	$12.72
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	16	16	$125.00	$41.80
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	13	$2215.38	$626.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO 2001014599

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License KS 04-27629

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

100402690A (MO)

Medicaid State Provider ID

100402690B (KS)

Medicaid State Provider ID

205419807 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs

101310 (KS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs

148710 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

John A. Yuhas, M.d., P.c.

1531 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 648041651

Phone: 4177813630

John A. Yuhas, M.d., P.c.

1003 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 667625859

Phone: 6202316380

Secondary Practice Locations

1003 S Broadway St

Pittsburg, KS 667625859

Phone: 6202316380

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. John Yuhas , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1033155338

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Marion Weston , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1124060629

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Charles Sherrod , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1346276235

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kevin Gardner , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1346358769

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Chad Moore , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1700817210

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2019

Registered at 1531 W 32ND ST STE 102, JOPLIN, MO 648041651 (Tel: 4177813630)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #04-27629 in KS)

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NPI Profile Active October 25, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2007

Registered at 1531 W 32ND ST, STE 102, JOPLIN, MO 648041611 (Tel: 4177813630)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2007

Registered at 1531 W 32ND ST, STE 102, JOPLIN, MO 648041611 (Tel: 4177813630)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2007

Recorded as LANCE BROWN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #2001014599 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427092923

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 15, 2006

Last Update: September 17, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1531 W 32nd St, Ste 102

Joplin, MO 648041611

Phone: 4177813630

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