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Dr. John T. Phifer , OD

Optometrist • Monroe, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Phifer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Monroe, NC. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1982, Dr. Phifer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 510 S SUTHERLAND AVE.

Dr. Phifer is affiliated with Phifer Eye Associates Optometrists Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

510 S Sutherland Ave

Monroe, NC 281125061

Telephone 7042896300
Fax 7042898939
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1982

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
44 Yrs +24.6 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
37.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Phifer (44 Years) 44 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
92250 Photography of the retina
107 107 $72.00 $34.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
99 99 $114.55 $112.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
79 65 $125.00 $85.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
30 29 $98.00 $58.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
23 23 $65.00 $31.45
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
18 11 $195.00 $100.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
14 11 $95.00 $52.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NC 1089

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
8909716 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Phifer Eye Associates Optometrists Pllc

510 S Sutherland Ave, Monroe, NC 281125061

Phone: 7042896300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1588293179

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 September 03, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 03, 2013

Registered at 510 S SUTHERLAND AVE, MONROE, NC 281125061 (Tel: 7042896300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 03, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 971, MONROE, NC 281110971 (Tel: 7042896300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 03, 2013

Recorded as JOHN PHIFER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 03, 2013

Optometrist (License #1089 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457339798
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 06, 2006
Last Update: September 03, 2013
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 971

Monroe, NC 281110971

Phone: 7042896300

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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