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Dr. Christopher Charles Cordes , OD

Optometrist • Albuquerque, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Cordes, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Cordes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 VASSAR DR NE.

Dr. Cordes is affiliated with Albuquerque Indian Health Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 Vassar Dr Ne

Albuquerque, NM 87106

Telephone 5052484003
Fax 5052487721
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Indian Health Service Facility NPI 1851377667

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Albuquerque, NM

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs +3.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
126 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (350 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
58.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cordes (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Albuquerque Specialty Average (16.0 Years) 16.0 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
69 69 $244.00 $117.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
22 20 $257.00 $121.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 15 $179.00 $86.15
92250 Photography of the retina
16 16 $149.00 $18.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $293.00 $139.53
92285 Photography of content of eyes
14 14 $96.00 $20.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 13297

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 CA 13279T

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
88282902 (NM)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Albuquerque Indian Health Center

801 Vassar Dr Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871062725

Phone: 5052484000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1245120708

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1306816343

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1417531286

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1457338170

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2018

Registered at 801 VASSAR DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106 (Tel: 5052484003)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 05, 2018

Registered at 801 VASSAR DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871062725 (Tel: 5052484003)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 05, 2018

Optometrist (License #13279T in CA)

NPI Profile Active March 31, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 31, 2015

Registered at 80B VETERANS BLVD, ACOMA, NM 87034 (Tel: 5055525300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 31, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 130 ACOMA CANONCITO LAGUNA HOSPITAL, ATTN ACL PROVIDER ENROLLMENT, SAN FIDEL, NM 870490130 (Tel: 5055525379)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 31, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER CORDES, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 31, 2015

Optometrist (License #13297 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 12, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033318902
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 12, 2007
Last Update: May 24, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

801 Vassar Dr Ne

Albuquerque, NM 871062725

Phone: 5052484003

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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