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Active NPI 1538183330 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ellen Schaefer , OD

Optometrist • Lake Katrine, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ellen Schaefer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lake Katrine, NY. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1996, Dr. Schaefer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1636 ULSTER AVE.

Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with Hudson Valley Vision Center Inc. 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

1636 Ulster Ave

Lake Katrine, NY 124495420

Telephone 8453366310
Fax 8453360394
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lake Katrine, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 30.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Lake Katrine, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
1.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schaefer (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Lake Katrine Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 Yrs

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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $110.00 $108.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY VUT005751

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

Hudson Valley Vision Center Inc.

1636 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, NY 124495420

Phone: 8453366310

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Glen Pomerantz , OPTICIAN

Technician/Technologist

NPI 1205147501
NPI 1841254125

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 October 31, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 31, 2007

Registered at 1636 ULSTER AVE, LAKE KATRINE, NY 124495420 (Tel: 8453366310)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 31, 2007

Registered at 78 HIGH RIDGE RD, MONROE, NY 109503003 (Tel: 8453366310)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 31, 2007

Recorded as ELLEN SCHAEFER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 31, 2007

Optometrist (License #VUT005751 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538183330
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 26, 2006
Last Update: October 31, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

78 High Ridge Rd

Monroe, NY 109503003

Phone: 8453366310

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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