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Dr. Lance D Higbee , OD

Optometrist • Nellis Afb, NV

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lance Higbee, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Nellis Afb, NV. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Dr. Higbee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4700 LAS VEGAS BLVD NORTH.

Dr. Higbee is affiliated with Southern Utah Vision Care Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, 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

4700 Las Vegas Blvd North
99 Amds/sgpe

Nellis Afb, NV 891916601

Telephone 7026533010
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Jackson Eye Care, Inc Facility NPI 1114100740

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Nellis Afb, NV

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.3 Yrs
State Avg: 18.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Nellis Afb, NV (562 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
33.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Higbee (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Nellis Afb Specialty Average (17.3 Years) 17.3 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
209 207 $200.00 $118.39
92134 Imaging of retina
83 78 $55.00 $37.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
48 45 $95.94 $86.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
45 45 $220.00 $140.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
20 11 $160.00 $101.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License UT 9065259-9934

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 NV 906

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

Southern Utah Vision Care Pllc

1251 Northfield Rd, Cedar City, UT 847218623

Phone: 4358659899

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 25, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 25, 2017

Registered at 51 E 400 N, #4A, CEDAR CITY, UT 84721 (Tel: 4355860709)

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Updated Practice Location May 25, 2017

Registered at 4700 LAS VEGAS BLVD NORTH, 99 AMDS/SGPE, NELLIS AFB, NV 891916601 (Tel: 7026533010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 25, 2017

Recorded as LANCE HIGBEE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 25, 2017

Optometrist (License #906 in NV)

NPI Profile Active August 21, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2014

Registered at 4700 LAS VEGAS BLVD NORTH, 99 AMDS/SGPE, NELLIS AFB, NV 891916601 (Tel: 7026533010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2014

Registered at 4700 LAS VEGAS BLVD NORTH, 99 AMDS/SGPE, NELLIS AFB, NV 891916601 (Tel: 7026533010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 21, 2014

Recorded as LANCE HIGBEE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2014

Optometrist (License #9065259-9934 in UT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609281880
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2014
Last Update: May 25, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

51 E 400 N, #4a

Cedar City, UT 84721

Phone: 4355860709

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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