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Active NPI 1932405784 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark W Axford , OD

Optometrist • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Axford, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Axford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 640 W CHESTNUT ST.

Dr. Axford is affiliated with Heffington Optical Company Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the 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

640 W Chestnut St

Springfield, MO 658061016

Telephone 4178693937
Fax 4175448675
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Springfield, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -2.8 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
42.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Axford (16 Years) 16 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
38 37 $224.00 $117.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
22 17 $119.00 $82.95
92250 Photography of the retina
21 21 $120.00 $32.86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
20 20 $179.00 $112.78
92134 Imaging of retina
16 16 $65.00 $36.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
15 15 $179.00 $133.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
11 11 $65.00 $31.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-03-22
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO 2019009094

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

Heffington Optical Company Inc

640 W Chestnut St, Springfield, MO 658061016

Phone: 4178693937

Secondary Practice Locations

1350 E Woodhurst Dr

Springfield, MO 658044281

Phone: 4178823937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1588729487

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1669821914

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1972287548

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 22, 2023

Registered at 640 W CHESTNUT ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658061016 (Tel: 4178693937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 22, 2023

Registered at 5415 S FARM ROAD 141, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658102220 (Tel: 8435664105)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 22, 2023

Optometrist (License #2019009094 in MO)

NPI Profile Active June 30, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2016

Registered at 459 SPRUCE ST, WALTERBORO, SC 294882766 (Tel: 8435499500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2016

Registered at 459 SPRUCE ST, WALTERBORO, SC 294882766 (Tel: 8435499500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2016

Recorded as MARK AXFORD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2016

Optometrist (License #1622 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 26, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932405784
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 26, 2011
Last Update: March 22, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5415 S Farm Road 141

Springfield, MO 658102220

Phone: 8435664105

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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