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Dr. Stephen Scott Palazzolo , OD

Optometrist • Carson City, NV

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Palazzolo, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Carson City, NV. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1985, Dr. Palazzolo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 844 W NYE LN STE 104.

Dr. Palazzolo does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, 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

844 W Nye Ln Ste 104

Carson City, NV 897031571

Telephone 7758823937
Fax 7758824006
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Stephen S Palazzolo Facility NPI 1003088386

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Carson City, NV

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +19.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 18.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Carson City, NV (562 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
18.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Palazzolo (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Carson City 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
289 289 $103.93 $102.66
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
59 33 $139.21 $104.85
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
22 22 $104.00 $102.85
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
20 20 $62.00 $22.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NV 06-01816

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013915313

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 March 27, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2008

Registered at 844 W NYE LN STE 104, CARSON CITY, NV 897031571 (Tel: 7758823937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2008

Registered at 844 W NYE LN STE 104, CARSON CITY, NV 897031571 (Tel: 7758823937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2008

Recorded as STEPHEN PALAZZOLO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2008

Optometrist (License #06-01816 in NV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700967635
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 18, 2006
Last Update: March 27, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

844 W Nye Ln Ste 104

Carson City, NV 897031571

Phone: 7758823937

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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