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Dr. Christopher G. Lutz , OD

Optometrist • Freeport, NY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lutz, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Freeport, NY. Practice services are available at 185 W MERRICK RD under active NPI credentials.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

185 W Merrick Rd

Freeport, NY 115203712

Telephone 5168671213
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eyeworld Ltd Facility NPI 1740359983

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Freeport, NY

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Freeport, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.0% 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 (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
322 277 $209.81 $145.80
92250 Photography of the retina
236 231 $180.00 $39.23
92285 Photography of content of eyes
193 182 $79.64 $27.53
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
143 140 $120.00 $27.76
92134 Imaging of retina
134 131 $131.06 $45.80
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
92 92 $88.00 $30.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
80 70 $175.00 $103.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
70 70 $276.00 $191.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
67 62 $150.00 $72.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
66 61 $130.00 $38.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-01-29
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY TUV007396-1

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 NJ 27OA00562000

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
8793603 (NJ)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063582351

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1720012891
Jeffrey Heller , OPTICIAN

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1922187152
NPI 1982782835

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

18 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2025

Registered at 185 W MERRICK RD, FREEPORT, NY 115203712 (Tel: 5168671213)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 29, 2025

Registered at 185 W MERRICK RD, FREEPORT, NY 115203712 (Tel: 5168671213)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2025

Optometrist (License #27OA00562000 in NJ)

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2022

Registered at 185 WOODBURY RD, HICKSVILLE, NY 118013029 (Tel: 5166813937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2022

Registered at 185 WOODBURY RD, HICKSVILLE, NY 118013029 (Tel: 5166813937)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2022

Optometrist (License #TUV007396-1 in NY)

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Updated Practice Location January 10, 2022

Registered at 450 ENDO BLVD, GARDEN CITY, NY 115306723 (Tel: 5168328000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 10, 2022

Registered at 825 E GATE BLVD STE 111, GARDEN CITY, NY 115302136 (Tel: 5168045200)

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2021

Registered at 1400 WANTAGH AVE STE 207, WANTAGH, NY 117932210 (Tel: 5167855757)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2021

Registered at 450 ENDO BLVD, GARDEN CITY, NY 115306723 (Tel: 5168328000)

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Updated Practice Location September 16, 2019

Registered at 755 PARK AVE, HUNTINGTON, NY 117433975 (Tel: 6312230400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 13, 2018

Registered at 825 E GATE BLVD, STE 111, GARDEN CITY, NY 115302124 (Tel: 5168045200)

NPI Profile Active December 13, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2010

Registered at 2450 MERRICK RD, BELLMORE, NY 117105704 (Tel: 5167830300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2010

Registered at 2450 MERRICK RD, BELLMORE, NY 117105704 (Tel: 5167830300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2010

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2010

Optometrist (License #TUV007396-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639289804
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006
Last Update: January 29, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

185 W Merrick Rd

Freeport, NY 115203712

Phone: 5168671213

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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