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Active NPI 1295766657 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Polly A Nelson , OD

Optometrist • Savannah, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Polly Nelson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Savannah, MO. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Nelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 502 SOUTH US 71 HWY.

Dr. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, established 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

502 South Us 71 Hwy
Ste 1

Savannah, MO 644852041

Telephone 8163242020
Fax 8163246407

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Savannah, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 36.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Savannah, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
27.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Savannah 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
29 29 $130.34 $102.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
28 27 $130.36 $82.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
19 19 $156.84 $117.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO TO2956

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
312965007 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield Of
22793-015 (MO)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 28, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2010

Registered at 502 SOUTH US 71 HWY, STE 1, SAVANNAH, MO 644852041 (Tel: 8163242020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2010

Registered at 502 SOUTH US 71 HWY, STE 1, SAVANNAH, MO 644852041 (Tel: 8163242020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2010

Recorded as POLLY NELSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2010

Optometrist (License #TO2956 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295766657
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 05, 2006
Last Update: June 28, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

502 South Us 71 Hwy, Ste 1

Savannah, MO 644852041

Phone: 8163242020

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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