Active NPI 1033126883 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David B Chaffin , MD

Ophthalmology • Reno, NV

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Chaffin, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Reno, NV. Practice services are available at 5420 KIETZKE LN under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, new 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

5420 Kietzke Ln
Ste 103

Reno, NV 895112063

Telephone 7753292300

Fax 7753295514

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eye Surgery Center Of Northern Nevada, Llc Facility NPI 1659594307

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Reno, NV

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 25.0 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

33 Specialists

Practicing in Reno, NV (149 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	120	69	$3200.00	$480.17
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	118	70	$145.08	$39.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$347.00	$168.47
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	38	$900.00	$312.94
92134 Imaging of retina	23	23	$110.00	$40.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$270.00	$129.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	138	83	$146.96	$41.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	137	78	$3200.00	$486.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$347.00	$171.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	33	$900.00	$316.80
92134 Imaging of retina	25	25	$110.00	$41.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$310.00	$152.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$110.00	$36.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$270.00	$131.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	190	115	$148.84	$45.54
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	184	104	$3200.00	$490.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$340.92	$174.81
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	53	44	$900.00	$322.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	21	$266.14	$129.78
92134 Imaging of retina	20	20	$110.00	$42.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	15	$110.00	$37.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	153	95	$144.31	$48.71
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	150	88	$3200.00	$500.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$285.00	$168.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	43	37	$900.00	$308.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	25	24	$180.00	$129.78
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$110.00	$39.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$110.00	$36.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	391	225	$145.98	$53.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	387	213	$3200.00	$578.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	196	196	$285.00	$165.74
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	61	48	$900.00	$318.28
92134 Imaging of retina	50	48	$110.00	$41.66
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	39	35	$180.00	$127.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	19	$110.00	$37.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	16	$120.00	$75.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$225.00	$154.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	13	$150.00	$62.70
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$165.00	$51.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	408	238	$146.47	$56.44
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	393	221	$3200.00	$542.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	189	189	$285.00	$159.24
92134 Imaging of retina	65	64	$110.00	$40.63
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	40	39	$180.00	$124.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	33	$900.00	$304.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	28	$110.00	$36.48
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	18	11	$4488.89	$206.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$225.00	$148.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$150.00	$60.32
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$125.00	$86.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$120.00	$71.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	470	261	$3200.00	$540.58
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	466	273	$144.64	$61.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	219	219	$285.00	$159.74
92134 Imaging of retina	93	92	$110.00	$39.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	56	46	$900.00	$308.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	47	47	$180.00	$122.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$225.00	$147.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	28	$110.00	$35.58
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$125.00	$82.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NV NV7135

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

2016568 (NV)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Ryan Dimit , OD

Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Barbara Irish , MD

Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Caleb Morris , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1316359524

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jamison Engle , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1578792446

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kara Kroll , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1609123702

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Robert Lyons , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1700935376

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2008

Registered at 5420 KIETZKE LN, STE 103, RENO, NV 895112063 (Tel: 7753292300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2008

Registered at 5420 KIETZKE LN, STE 103, RENO, NV 895112063 (Tel: 7753292300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 13, 2008

Recorded as DAVID CHAFFIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 13, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #NV7135 in NV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033126883

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 02, 2006

Last Update: March 13, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5420 Kietzke Ln, Ste 103

Reno, NV 895112063

Phone: 7753292300

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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