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Active NPI 1518606094 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Carlton , OD

Optometrist • Fernley, NV

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Carlton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fernley, NV. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2022, Dr. Carlton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 415 US HIGHWAY 95A S UNIT A.

Dr. Carlton is affiliated with Pritchett Eye Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

415 Us Highway 95a S Unit A

Fernley, NV 894089261

Telephone 7755755700
Fax 7755755702
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Pritchett Eye Care Pc Facility NPI 1952962375

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fernley, NV

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -15.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.0 Yrs
State Avg: 18.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Fernley, NV (562 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
24.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carlton (4 Years) 4 Yrs
Fernley Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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
92250 Photography of the retina
83 82 $80.23 $36.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
81 81 $157.00 $123.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
49 32 $98.00 $88.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $157.00 $146.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
18 14 $76.00 $33.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
18 18 $197.00 $163.36
92134 Imaging of retina
14 11 $76.00 $39.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-01
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NV 1157

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618003118

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

Pritchett Eye Care Pc

415 Us Hwy 95a S, Fernley, NV 894089261

Phone: 7755755700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1245234921

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1538479365

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1578431102

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 November 01, 2023

Registered at 415 US HIGHWAY 95A S UNIT A, FERNLEY, NV 894089261 (Tel: 7755755700)

NPI Profile Active June 02, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2022

Registered at 1437 SAMS DR STE 101, CHESAPEAKE, VA 233204587 (Tel: 7578190540)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2022

Registered at 1437 SAMS DR STE 101, CHESAPEAKE, VA 233204587

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 02, 2022

Recorded as HEATHER CARLTON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2022

Optometrist (License #0618003118 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518606094
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2022
Last Update: November 01, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1437 Sams Dr Ste 101

Chesapeake, VA 233204587

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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