Active NPI 1972642635 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul D Knick , OD

Optometrist • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Knick, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Knick delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1229 E SEMINOLE ST.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing. 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
1st Floor

Springfield, MO 658042227

Telephone 4718209393

Fax 4178203758

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities Facility NPI 1598709016

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 Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +17.2 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

81.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Knick (36 Years) 36 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	552	545	$217.00	$112.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	249	184	$132.00	$83.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	133	123	$187.00	$55.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	123	120	$145.00	$31.32
92134 Imaging of retina	97	77	$153.97	$35.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	69	39	$2006.00	$94.03
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	48	47	$73.00	$24.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	32	$81.00	$51.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$188.00	$117.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$259.00	$134.16
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	22	$1273.09	$78.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$153.00	$79.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	551	541	$215.95	$115.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	252	194	$122.29	$84.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	156	150	$149.96	$32.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	140	133	$185.66	$56.10
92134 Imaging of retina	123	90	$157.76	$36.81
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	63	63	$73.00	$25.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	51	$174.61	$119.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	25	$2006.00	$93.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$259.00	$137.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	23	$76.93	$52.31
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	17	$1235.65	$78.75
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$49.00	$10.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$153.00	$82.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	565	560	$215.00	$116.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	263	201	$114.00	$84.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	144	143	$157.35	$32.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	131	128	$188.72	$56.98
92134 Imaging of retina	97	77	$162.37	$37.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	77	$163.00	$118.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	65	38	$2042.00	$100.59
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	61	61	$73.00	$25.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$259.00	$138.93
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$985.47	$64.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	625	612	$215.00	$117.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	241	188	$112.02	$85.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	155	153	$161.45	$33.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	137	132	$191.60	$57.34
92134 Imaging of retina	109	80	$165.52	$37.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	80	57	$68.76	$52.65
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	73	72	$73.00	$25.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	65	$161.61	$122.91
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	47	27	$2066.00	$100.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$259.00	$140.74
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$53.58	$10.42
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	16	$1361.50	$84.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	645	639	$194.84	$117.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	203	165	$110.00	$71.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	139	139	$162.00	$33.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	132	130	$193.00	$58.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	112	$161.00	$103.34
92134 Imaging of retina	107	76	$166.00	$37.89
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	79	79	$73.00	$26.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	42	$67.00	$42.48
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	46	30	$2066.00	$104.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$232.91	$137.72
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	23	23	$55.00	$10.86
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	12	$1102.17	$74.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	703	693	$170.00	$117.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	252	205	$110.00	$69.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	158	157	$143.55	$29.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	147	143	$189.81	$58.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	117	$161.00	$102.95
92134 Imaging of retina	124	85	$146.13	$33.47
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	109	62	$2066.00	$120.68
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	93	92	$73.00	$25.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	47	$67.00	$42.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	48	48	$209.00	$141.68
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$56.25	$11.56
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	15	$1118.38	$75.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	717	712	$170.00	$116.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	311	271	$110.00	$67.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	155	110	$67.00	$40.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	149	149	$184.41	$57.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	148	148	$161.26	$32.93
92134 Imaging of retina	122	81	$166.00	$38.24
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	107	106	$73.00	$25.08
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	84	60	$2066.00	$117.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	50	$161.00	$100.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$209.00	$140.29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	25	$1518.23	$68.74
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	21	$57.00	$13.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	681	678	$170.00	$112.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	304	251	$107.63	$67.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	133	132	$162.00	$32.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	121	119	$186.00	$57.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	109	82	$67.00	$39.46
92134 Imaging of retina	103	77	$166.00	$37.32
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	88	88	$73.00	$24.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	68	$158.54	$99.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$209.00	$135.04
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	31	$2018.78	$116.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	22	$117.00	$78.17
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	20	$1416.42	$69.04
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$57.00	$13.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO T02929

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

318604006 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mo Blue Shield

108510 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ark Blue Shield

81596 (AR)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St Fl, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178202064

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178886711

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 658042227

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Nurse Practitioner

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Family Nurse Practitioner

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 May 13, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 13, 2013

Registered at 1229 E SEMINOLE ST, 1ST FLOOR, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042227 (Tel: 4718209393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 13, 2013

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 13, 2013

Recorded as PAUL KNICK, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 13, 2013

Optometrist (License #T02929 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972642635

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 06, 2007

Last Update: May 13, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

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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