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Dr. Melvin Munoz Guzman , OD

Optometrist • Poughkeepsie, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melvin Munoz Guzman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1989, Dr. Munoz Guzman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 23 DAVIS AVE.

Dr. Munoz Guzman maintains professional affiliations with Hudson Valley Vision Center Inc., Alterman Modi And Wolter Ophthalmic Physicians And Surgeons Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient problem focused 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

23 Davis Ave

Poughkeepsie, NY 126032455

Telephone 8454541025
Fax 8454545881
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dutchess Surgical Center Facility NPI 1366484776

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Poughkeepsie, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.3 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Munoz Guzman (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Poughkeepsie Specialty Average (32.3 Years) 32.3 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
547 545 $204.91 $134.20
92250 Photography of the retina
300 299 $89.93 $39.62
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
242 183 $159.26 $95.38
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
165 68 $195.00 $117.65
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
158 78 $25.32 $22.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
39 39 $120.00 $39.07
92134 Imaging of retina
32 32 $120.00 $43.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $223.33 $152.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
26 26 $100.77 $68.29
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
13 13 $155.00 $91.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY 005017

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Nys Medical License
005017 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alterman Modi And Wolter Ophthalmic Physicians And Surgeons Pllc

2649 Strang Blvd, Yorktown Heights, NY 105982938

Phone: 8454401175

Hudson Valley Vision Center Inc.

1636 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, NY 124495420

Phone: 8453366310

Alterman Modi And Wolter Ophthalmic Physicians And Surgeons Pllc

27 Davis Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 126032416

Phone: 8454541025

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023028966

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1184634123

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1316957350

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Adam Chubak , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1427477256

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alice Wong

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1497114268

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 12, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 12, 2014

Registered at 23 DAVIS AVE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 126032455 (Tel: 8454541025)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2014

Registered at 23 DAVIS AVE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 126032455 (Tel: 8454541025)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 12, 2014

Recorded as MELVIN MUNOZ GUZMAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2014

Optometrist (License #005017 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 06, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144490061
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 06, 2008
Last Update: August 12, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

23 Davis Ave

Poughkeepsie, NY 126032455

Phone: 8454541025

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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