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Dr. Paul T. Schwartz , OD

Optometrist • Ithaca, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Schwartz, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ithaca, NY. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1986, Dr. Schwartz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 106 DRYDEN RD.

Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with John H Mcdougall Od Arizona Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

106 Dryden Rd

Ithaca, NY 148504628

Telephone 6072731234
Fax 3152738526

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ithaca, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +18.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Ithaca, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
27.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schwartz (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Ithaca Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
31 31 $165.97 $121.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY 4729

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

John H Mcdougall Od Arizona Pc

6987 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 857044224

Phone: 5202972501

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1740695295

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 106 DRYDEN RD, ITHACA, NY 148504628 (Tel: 6072731234)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2575 OTISCO VALLEY RD, MARIETTA, NY 131103247 (Tel: 3156368376)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as PAUL SCHWARTZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #4729 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598824724
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 06, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2575 Otisco Valley Rd

Marietta, NY 131103247

Phone: 3156368376

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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