Active NPI 1255323648 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chad L. Carter , OD

Optometrist • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chad Carter, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Carter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1531 E BRADFORD PKWY.

Dr. Carter maintains professional affiliations with Missouri Eye Institute Of Branson Llc, Missouri Eye Institute Of Joplin Llc, Missouri Eye Institute Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, 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

1531 E Bradford Pkwy
Suite 100

Springfield, MO 658046566

Telephone 4178873900

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Missouri Eye Institute Llc Facility NPI 1144277252

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +11.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.8 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

81 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

40.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carter (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	261	202	$100.00	$83.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	55	$140.00	$118.26
92134 Imaging of retina	52	50	$130.00	$35.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	41	40	$150.00	$113.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	33	$130.00	$32.65
92250 Photography of the retina	35	34	$85.00	$32.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$65.00	$51.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	18	$95.00	$56.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$150.00	$102.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	407	291	$100.00	$83.08
92134 Imaging of retina	88	76	$130.00	$35.80
92250 Photography of the retina	46	46	$85.00	$32.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	34	$140.00	$117.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	31	$130.00	$33.09
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	28	27	$150.00	$113.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$150.00	$103.22
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	26	$95.00	$55.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	24	$65.00	$51.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	348	277	$100.00	$83.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	69	50	$65.00	$52.13
92134 Imaging of retina	55	53	$130.00	$36.36
92250 Photography of the retina	53	49	$85.00	$32.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	31	$130.00	$32.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$140.00	$118.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$150.00	$100.57
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	21	$95.00	$56.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	206	183	$100.00	$86.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	137	84	$65.00	$52.48
92134 Imaging of retina	56	51	$130.00	$37.68
92250 Photography of the retina	56	52	$85.00	$36.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	31	$115.00	$83.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$150.00	$106.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	25	$130.00	$31.82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	12	$95.00	$58.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	97	$100.00	$70.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	71	51	$65.00	$42.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	55	$140.00	$99.89
92250 Photography of the retina	41	39	$85.00	$39.99
92134 Imaging of retina	37	36	$130.00	$38.11
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	17	$115.00	$82.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$150.00	$102.02
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$140.00	$118.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	12	$95.00	$58.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$130.00	$34.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	169	$100.00	$69.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	145	95	$65.24	$41.80
92134 Imaging of retina	63	62	$130.00	$37.40
92250 Photography of the retina	45	42	$85.00	$45.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	40	39	$130.00	$34.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$150.00	$101.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	25	$95.00	$58.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$115.00	$81.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	257	239	$100.00	$67.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	181	120	$65.00	$40.55
92134 Imaging of retina	133	128	$130.00	$37.92
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	61	59	$115.00	$80.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	40	39	$130.00	$33.75
92250 Photography of the retina	31	30	$85.00	$50.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$150.00	$101.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	22	$95.00	$56.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$170.00	$140.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	338	318	$75.00	$67.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	162	95	$45.00	$39.68
92134 Imaging of retina	134	126	$130.00	$37.20
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	112	32	$40.00	$15.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	57	57	$130.00	$32.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	39	35	$85.00	$77.81
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$120.00	$113.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$110.00	$100.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$145.00	$136.71
92025 Ct scan of cornea	24	24	$70.00	$34.12
92250 Photography of the retina	24	22	$85.00	$58.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$81.00	$54.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$110.00	$99.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$42.00	$13.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO T03319

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 1776

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Missouri Eye Institute Of Joplin Llc

4500 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 648044404

Phone: 4176268082

Missouri Eye Institute Llc

1531 E Bradford Pkwy, Springfield, MO 658046539

Missouri Eye Institute Of Branson Llc

1000 James F Epps Rd, Branson, MO 656167347

Phone: 4173345752

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Daniel Osborn , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1093701211

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Bureman , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1700872249

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Francis Jansen , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1770578239

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Andrew Osborn , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1811493729

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bethany Whitesell , MD

Optometrist

NPI 1861486946

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lucas Lenci , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1912310392

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 August 14, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2012

Registered at 1531 E BRADFORD PKWY, SUITE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658046566 (Tel: 4178873900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2012

Registered at 1531 E BRADFORD PKWY, SUITE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658046566 (Tel: 4178873900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 14, 2012

Recorded as CHAD CARTER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 14, 2012

Optometrist (License #T03319 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255323648

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 22, 2005

Last Update: August 14, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1531 E Bradford Pkwy, Suite 100

Springfield, MO 658046566

Phone: 4178873900

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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