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Active NPI 1417949413 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Spring Luellen Plihcik , OD

Optometrist • Monroe, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Spring Plihcik, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Monroe, NC. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1998, Dr. Plihcik delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 630 COMFORT LN.

Dr. Plihcik is affiliated with Metrolina Eye Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

630 Comfort Ln

Monroe, NC 281126199

Telephone 7042341930
Fax 8332316851
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Monroe, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +8.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.4 Yrs
State Avg: 24.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Monroe, NC (1531 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
44.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Plihcik (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Monroe Specialty Average (19.4 Years) 19.4 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
277 254 $220.00 $120.95
92250 Photography of the retina
245 243 $65.00 $34.64
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
216 100 $40.00 $22.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
96 85 $160.00 $85.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
60 59 $51.50 $31.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
59 58 $110.00 $58.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
43 43 $290.00 $158.31
92134 Imaging of retina
28 27 $59.11 $37.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-14
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NC 2584

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 VA 0118 000737

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 - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License VA 0601 002302

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Metrolina Eye Associates Pllc

6237 Carolina Commons Dr, Indian Land, SC 297076015

Phone: 8035473937

Metrolina Eye Associates Pllc

8816 University E Dr, Charlotte, NC 282134109

Phone: 7045478730

Secondary Practice Locations

624 Warrington Ave Se

Washington, DC 203745022

Phone: 2024330503

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 14, 2020

Registered at 630 COMFORT LN, MONROE, NC 281126199 (Tel: 7042341930)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 14, 2020

Registered at 630 COMFORT LN, MONROE, NC 281126199 (Tel: 7042341930)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 14, 2020

Optometrist (License #2584 in NC)

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 624 WARRINGTON AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 203745022 (Tel: 2024330503)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 6070, ALEXANDRIA, VA 223060070 (Tel: 7037684973)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as SPRING PLIHCIK, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #0118 000737 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417949413
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 17, 2005
Last Update: September 14, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

630 Comfort Ln

Monroe, NC 281126199

Phone: 7042341930

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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