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Active NPI 1710077151 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Wendell J. Scott , MD

Ophthalmology • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Wendell Scott, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Scott delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1229 E SEMINOLE ST.

Dr. Scott is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, new 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

1229 E Seminole St

Springfield, MO 658042227

Telephone 4178209393
Fax 4178209725
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +16.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.9 Yrs
State Avg: 30.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
32 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Scott (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (26.9 Years) 26.9 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
655 328 $130.57 $28.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
369 216 $2006.00 $407.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
294 294 $259.00 $133.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
187 177 $217.00 $112.59
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
145 143 $1239.43 $313.03
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
66 52 $2744.00 $579.18
92134 Imaging of retina
38 37 $155.00 $34.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
38 38 $145.00 $30.54
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
27 15 $2081.00 $497.26
92025 Ct scan of cornea
25 23 $101.20 $28.08
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
21 21 $73.00 $24.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
20 19 $177.65 $53.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
18 17 $153.00 $79.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO 36566

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
202221958 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178886711

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

3045 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658044268

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 658042227

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St Fl, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178202064

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

3231 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658077304

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 03, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2014

Registered at 1229 E SEMINOLE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042227 (Tel: 4178209393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 2580, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658012580 (Tel: 4178294620)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2014

Recorded as WENDELL SCOTT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #36566 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710077151
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 14, 2006
Last Update: October 03, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 2580

Springfield, MO 658012580

Phone: 4178294620

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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