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Dr. Risa Hedges , OD

Optometrist • Helena, MT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Risa Hedges, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Helena, MT. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2024, Dr. Hedges delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 630 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 1200.

Dr. Hedges is affiliated with Helena Vision Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

630 N Last Chance Gulch Ste 1200

Helena, MT 596013551

Telephone 4064426814
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Helena Vision Center, Pc Facility NPI 1023231644

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Helena, MT

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -16.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.1 Yrs
State Avg: 21.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Helena, MT (258 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hedges (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Helena Specialty Average (18.1 Years) 18.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
45 45 $145.00 $123.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
25 24 $150.00 $89.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
18 18 $170.00 $146.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
14 14 $94.00 $35.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MT OPT-OPT-LIC-5229

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Helena Vision Center Pc

630 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 596013551

Phone: 4064426814

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Optometrist

NPI 1215018858

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1316201874

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1528120714

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1902117401

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 21, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 21, 2024

Registered at 630 N LAST CHANCE GULCH STE 1200, HELENA, MT 596013551 (Tel: 4064426814)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 21, 2024

Registered at 103 E ANTELOPE, ANTELOPE, MT 592119607 (Tel: 4064809838)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 21, 2024

Recorded as RISA HEDGES, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 21, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801635776
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 21, 2024
Last Update: June 18, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

103 E Antelope

Antelope, MT 592119607

Phone: 4064809838

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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