Active NPI 1861486946 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Bethany J Whitesell , MD

Optometrist • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bethany Whitesell, MD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2004, Dr. Whitesell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1531 EAST BRADFORD PARKWAY STE 100.

Dr. Whitesell maintains professional affiliations with 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 East Bradford Parkway Ste 100

Springfield, MO 65804

Telephone 4178873900

Fax 4172832894

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Missouri Eye Institute Llc Facility NPI 1144277252

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2004

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

22 Yrs +3.2 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

41.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitesell (22 Years) 22 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	508	368	$100.00	$82.68
92134 Imaging of retina	215	181	$130.00	$35.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	156	151	$150.00	$111.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	144	136	$130.00	$32.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	128	106	$95.00	$55.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	72	$140.00	$117.67
92250 Photography of the retina	46	42	$85.00	$30.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$150.00	$102.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$170.00	$133.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$200.00	$154.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$65.00	$51.14
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	12	12	$144.00	$6.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	694	489	$100.00	$82.75
92134 Imaging of retina	266	228	$130.00	$36.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	158	133	$95.00	$55.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	154	144	$130.00	$32.69
92250 Photography of the retina	138	126	$85.00	$31.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	119	110	$150.00	$113.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	86	$150.00	$103.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	62	$140.00	$117.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$170.00	$136.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	21	$65.00	$51.55
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	21	$42.00	$9.87
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	21	20	$45.00	$25.20
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	15	12	$300.00	$153.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$200.00	$154.09
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	15	14	$95.00	$17.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	641	474	$100.00	$83.74
92134 Imaging of retina	223	197	$130.00	$36.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	143	135	$130.00	$33.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	138	119	$95.00	$56.09
92250 Photography of the retina	137	127	$85.00	$32.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	124	$150.00	$104.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	65	$65.00	$51.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	47	$140.00	$119.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$150.00	$115.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$200.00	$156.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$170.00	$137.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	23	23	$42.00	$10.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	17	$115.00	$81.58
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	17	15	$117.35	$19.69
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	17	14	$344.12	$161.12
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$45.00	$25.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	468	375	$100.00	$85.86
92134 Imaging of retina	206	178	$130.00	$37.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	161	131	$95.00	$56.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	150	150	$150.00	$105.99
92250 Photography of the retina	136	125	$85.00	$34.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	125	98	$65.00	$52.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	125	118	$130.00	$33.96
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	101	80	$115.00	$83.26
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	48	47	$42.00	$10.31
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	42	27	$110.83	$21.71
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	41	39	$45.00	$26.34
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	26	13	$242.31	$117.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$170.00	$140.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$150.00	$118.16
92025 Ct scan of cornea	18	18	$70.00	$34.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$200.00	$160.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$140.00	$123.21
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$100.00	$64.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	302	247	$100.00	$68.71
92134 Imaging of retina	159	140	$130.00	$37.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	113	91	$95.00	$56.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	102	84	$65.00	$42.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	86	82	$130.00	$32.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$150.00	$100.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	64	60	$115.00	$81.74
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	30	$42.00	$10.26
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	24	24	$45.00	$22.74
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	22	11	$235.23	$115.14
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$141.05	$117.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	114	$100.00	$67.96
92134 Imaging of retina	64	60	$130.00	$37.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	49	$65.00	$41.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	41	$130.00	$33.61
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	$98.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$115.00	$80.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$95.00	$57.92
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$85.00	$43.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-12-15

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO 2004016781

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

Missouri Eye Institute Llc

1531 E Bradford Pkwy, Springfield, MO 658046539

Missouri Eye Institute Of Joplin Llc

4500 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 648044404

Phone: 4176268082

Missouri Eye Institute Of Joplin Llc

1531 E Bradford Pkwy, Springfield, MO 658046539

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. Chad Carter , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1255323648

Doctor of Optometry

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. 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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 15, 2022

Registered at 1531 EAST BRADFORD PARKWAY STE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 (Tel: 4178873900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 15, 2022

Registered at 1531 EAST BRADFORD PARKWAY STE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 (Tel: 4178873900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 15, 2022

Recorded as BETHANY WHITESELL, MD

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Updated Practice Location May 14, 2019

Registered at 1905 W 32ND ST STE 301, JOPLIN, MO 64804 (Tel: 4176268082)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 14, 2019

Registered at 1905 W 32ND ST STE 301, JOPLIN, MO 648041512 (Tel: 4176268082)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 14, 2019

Optometrist (License #2004016781 in MO)

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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 1001 N GRAND AVE, TAHLEQUAH, OK 744647017 (Tel: 9184582109)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1001 N GRAND AVE, TAHLEQUAH, OK 744647017 (Tel: 9184565511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as BETHANY WHITESELL, OD

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

Optometrist (License #2507 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 06, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861486946

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 06, 2005

Last Update: December 15, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1531 East Bradford Parkway Ste 100

Springfield, MO 65804

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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