Active NPI 1083901219 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alex J Benner , OD

Optometrist • Blair, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alex Benner, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Blair, NE. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2011, Dr. Benner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 210 S 17TH ST.

Dr. Benner is affiliated with Vision Care Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

210 S 17th St

Blair, NE 680082055

Telephone 4024262119

Fax 4024262120

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vision Care Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1588849848

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Blair, NE

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -2.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Blair, NE (469 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

50.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benner (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Blair Specialty Average (17.5 Years) 17.5 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	415	414	$210.00	$119.28
92134 Imaging of retina	272	252	$110.00	$37.77
92250 Photography of the retina	213	211	$115.00	$35.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	135	$180.00	$121.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	106	102	$140.00	$59.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	96	95	$110.00	$33.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$260.00	$142.76
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	18	$229.97	$102.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	25	$130.00	$87.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	393	393	$210.00	$119.17
92134 Imaging of retina	280	260	$110.00	$37.52
92250 Photography of the retina	210	207	$115.00	$35.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	178	157	$180.00	$118.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	96	94	$140.00	$58.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	81	80	$110.00	$33.28
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	59	59	$260.00	$142.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	36	$130.00	$84.98
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	20	$229.94	$94.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	423	423	$210.00	$119.89
92250 Photography of the retina	245	242	$115.00	$35.16
92134 Imaging of retina	244	240	$110.00	$37.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	170	149	$180.00	$121.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	94	90	$140.00	$58.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	74	74	$260.00	$143.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	54	$130.00	$85.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	66	66	$110.00	$33.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	61	33	$229.99	$100.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	436	436	$210.00	$120.95
92250 Photography of the retina	342	337	$115.00	$37.25
92134 Imaging of retina	121	113	$110.00	$38.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	111	$180.00	$123.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	81	$130.00	$86.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	108	98	$140.00	$59.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	96	96	$260.00	$144.87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	89	47	$229.99	$100.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	65	58	$110.00	$33.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	364	364	$210.00	$120.85
92250 Photography of the retina	239	233	$115.00	$42.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	111	$180.00	$103.95
92134 Imaging of retina	98	89	$110.00	$38.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	86	82	$140.00	$60.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	57	55	$110.00	$34.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$260.00	$144.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	39	$130.00	$71.30
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	22	13	$230.00	$103.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	404	404	$210.00	$120.09
92250 Photography of the retina	284	274	$114.65	$47.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	103	$180.00	$103.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	107	99	$140.00	$60.46
92134 Imaging of retina	101	94	$110.00	$37.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	78	$130.00	$70.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	81	81	$260.00	$144.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	59	58	$110.00	$33.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	50	27	$229.95	$119.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	391	389	$180.00	$118.71
92250 Photography of the retina	304	287	$135.00	$53.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	162	121	$130.00	$67.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	110	108	$145.00	$59.24
92134 Imaging of retina	92	83	$110.00	$37.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	86	86	$250.00	$142.40
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	74	74	$110.00	$34.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	62	$180.00	$100.89
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	50	27	$230.00	$116.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	342	339	$180.00	$111.82
92250 Photography of the retina	267	254	$134.57	$58.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	120	$130.00	$65.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	112	105	$145.00	$57.67
92134 Imaging of retina	93	86	$110.00	$35.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	69	69	$250.00	$133.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	60	59	$110.00	$32.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	57	$180.00	$96.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	53	33	$230.00	$111.29

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-18

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 002518

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

Vision Care Clinic Pc

1909 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA 511044148

Phone: 7122524333

Vision Care Clinic Pc

210 S 17th St, Blair, NE 680082055

Phone: 4024262119

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Gary Finn , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1982789889

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 18, 2023

Registered at 210 S 17TH ST, BLAIR, NE 680082055 (Tel: 4024262119)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2011

Registered at 1526 WASHINGTON ST, BLAIR, NE 680081600 (Tel: 4024262119)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2011

Registered at 201 N MAIN ST, BOX 399, DENISON, IA 514421373 (Tel: 7122632020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2011

Recorded as ALEX BENNER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2011

Optometrist (License #002518 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 08, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083901219

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 08, 2011

Last Update: October 18, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

201 N Main St, Box 399

Denison, IA 514421373

Phone: 7122632020

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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