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Dr. Paul B Colburn , OD

Optometrist • Scottsbluff, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Colburn, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Scottsbluff, NE. With approximately 36 years of clinical practice since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Colburn provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 3726 AVENUE D.

Dr. Colburn is affiliated with Scottsbluff Vision Clinic P C and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3726 Avenue D

Scottsbluff, NE 693614665

Telephone 3086351234
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scottsbluff Vision Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1467570473

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Scottsbluff, NE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +16.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Scottsbluff, NE (469 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Colburn (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Scottsbluff Specialty Average (19.7 Years) 19.7 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
375 371 $207.27 $118.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
172 104 $142.44 $84.96
92134 Imaging of retina
126 122 $135.00 $37.71
92250 Photography of the retina
87 86 $146.67 $34.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
55 51 $135.00 $33.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
54 48 $151.85 $59.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
48 44 $200.63 $119.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
47 47 $262.23 $140.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
35 31 $101.57 $52.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
25 25 $212.00 $68.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
20 20 $142.75 $84.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-07-07
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WY 193T

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
103409000 (WY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare Provider Numb
4100004467 (WY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Wy Provider Number
310523 (WY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scottsbluff Vision Clinic P C

520 College Dr, Torrington, WY 822401517

Phone: 3075322060

Scottsbluff Vision Clinic P C

3726 Ave D, Scottsbluff, NE 693614665

Phone: 3086351234

Secondary Practice Locations

520 College Dr

Torrington, WY 822401517

Phone: 3075322060

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1255530432

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1467514646

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1871155663

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 July 07, 2022

Registered at 3726 AVENUE D, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 693614665 (Tel: 3086351234)

NPI Profile Active April 22, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2008

Registered at 520 COLLEGE DR, TORRINGTON, WY 822401517 (Tel: 3075322060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2008

Registered at 520 COLLEGE DR, TORRINGTON, WY 822401517 (Tel: 3075322060)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 22, 2008

Recorded as PAUL COLBURN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2008

Optometrist (License #193T in WY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982766127
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 14, 2006
Last Update: July 07, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

520 College Dr

Torrington, WY 822401517

Phone: 3075322060

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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