Active NPI 1417400987 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Hale Wacker , OD

Optometrist • Aberdeen, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Wacker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Aberdeen, NC. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2016, Dr. Wacker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1902 N SANDHILLS BLVD STE E.

Dr. Wacker is affiliated with Family Eye Care Of The Carolinas Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

1902 N Sandhills Blvd Ste E

Aberdeen, NC 283152347

Telephone 9106922020

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Family Eye Care Of The Carolinas Pa Facility NPI 1326157215

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Aberdeen, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -21.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.0 Yrs

State Avg: 24.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Aberdeen, NC (1531 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

25.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wacker (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Aberdeen Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 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	190	175	$130.11	$121.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	60	$170.00	$124.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	50	$119.65	$87.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$150.00	$143.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	42	$65.00	$34.69
92134 Imaging of retina	42	37	$65.00	$38.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	35	$100.00	$60.74
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	13	13	$100.00	$61.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	250	231	$130.00	$120.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	62	59	$65.00	$34.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	41	$170.00	$121.74
92134 Imaging of retina	53	45	$65.00	$38.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	39	$120.00	$84.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	37	$100.00	$59.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$150.00	$144.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	34	32	$90.00	$86.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$170.00	$105.37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	18	11	$240.00	$102.05
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	11	11	$100.00	$60.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	198	188	$130.00	$122.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	61	$170.00	$125.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	61	$120.00	$87.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	63	61	$65.00	$35.12
92134 Imaging of retina	56	47	$65.00	$38.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	52	$100.00	$60.52
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	29	$90.00	$86.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$150.00	$146.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$170.00	$109.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$258.00	$163.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	276	252	$130.00	$123.91
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	83	60	$90.00	$87.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	81	80	$65.00	$35.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	70	62	$100.00	$60.65
92134 Imaging of retina	53	45	$65.00	$39.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$258.00	$162.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	45	$170.00	$125.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	39	24	$240.00	$106.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$120.00	$82.60
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	13	12	$100.00	$61.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$170.00	$104.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	294	266	$130.00	$123.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	120	78	$90.00	$86.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	87	82	$65.00	$35.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	82	72	$100.00	$61.41
92134 Imaging of retina	56	51	$65.00	$39.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$249.62	$161.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	38	26	$238.16	$106.75
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	16	15	$100.00	$62.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	94	93	$130.00	$120.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	67	55	$89.85	$84.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$170.00	$157.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	35	$65.00	$34.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	30	$100.00	$59.24
92134 Imaging of retina	24	24	$65.00	$38.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$115.00	$101.65
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	24	21	$85.00	$61.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	21	$75.00	$70.84
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$35.00	$11.50
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$55.00	$26.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$170.00	$157.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	16	$75.00	$69.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	13	$115.00	$103.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$120.00	$102.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-05-05

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NC 2501

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

Family Eye Care Of The Carolinas Pa

1902 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen, NC 283152347

Phone: 9106922020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Michael Bartiss , MD OD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1194737965

MDOD

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 September 06, 2019

Registered at 1902 N SANDHILLS BLVD STE E, ABERDEEN, NC 283152347 (Tel: 9106922020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 06, 2019

Registered at 1902 N SANDHILLS BLVD STE E, ABERDEEN, NC 283152347 (Tel: 9106922020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 06, 2019

Optometrist (License #2501 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active August 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2016

Registered at 551 NATIONAL HEALTH CARE DR, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 321141495 (Tel: 9193454750)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2016

Registered at 551 NATIONAL HEALTH CARE DR, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 321141495 (Tel: 9193454750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 01, 2016

Recorded as BENJAMIN WACKER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2016

Optometrist (License #OPC5265 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417400987

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 01, 2016

Last Update: May 05, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1902 N Sandhills Blvd Ste E

Aberdeen, NC 283152347

Phone: 9106922020

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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