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Dr. Darren J Wright , OD

Optometrist • Auburn, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darren Wright, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Auburn, NE. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1995, Dr. Wright delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 922 ALDEN DR.

Dr. Wright is affiliated with Drs Crotty And Crotty Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, microfluid analysis of tears. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

922 Alden Dr

Auburn, NE 683053021

Telephone 4022743218
Fax 4022744538
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Drs Crotty & Crotty Pc Facility NPI 1316088081

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Auburn, NE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +9.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Auburn, NE (469 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wright (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Auburn Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 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
92250 Photography of the retina
433 414 $126.00 $33.81
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
376 371 $200.00 $116.38
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
306 152 $78.00 $22.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
181 126 $132.00 $83.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
90 81 $193.00 $118.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
60 57 $125.00 $58.08
92134 Imaging of retina
56 38 $121.00 $36.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
55 53 $121.00 $30.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
55 55 $239.00 $138.05
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
50 35 $383.00 $95.08
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
28 28 $78.00 $35.83
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
20 20 $24.00 $15.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
20 20 $39.00 $9.59
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
17 12 $95.00 $53.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NE 1073

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 - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License NE 1073

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WL0500X

State License NE 1073

Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Optometrist - Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WP0200X

State License NE 1073

Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.

Optometrist - Vision Therapy

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WV0400X

State License NE 1073

Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.

Optometrist - Occupational Vision

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WX0102X

State License NE 1073

Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Drs Crotty And Crotty Pc

922 Alden Dr, Auburn, NE 683053021

Phone: 4022743218

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. John Crotty , OD

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NPI 1104810795

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1558703223

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 December 05, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 05, 2007

Registered at 922 ALDEN DR, AUBURN, NE 683053021 (Tel: 4022743218)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 05, 2007

Registered at 922 ALDEN DR, AUBURN, NE 683053021 (Tel: 4022743218)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 05, 2007

Recorded as DARREN WRIGHT, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 05, 2007

Optometrist (License #1073 in NE)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467448795
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 22, 2005
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

922 Alden Dr

Auburn, NE 683053021

Phone: 4022743218

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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