Active NPI 1114038767 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Diane Walker , OD

Optometrist • Spruce Pine, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Diane Walker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Spruce Pine, NC. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 54 HILL ST.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Appalachian Eye Associates Odpa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, 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

54 Hill St

Spruce Pine, NC 287778923

Telephone 8287652020

Fax 8287652451

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Appalachian Eye Associates Odpa Facility NPI 1538241518

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Spruce Pine, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs -1.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 41.5 Yrs

State Avg: 24.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Spruce Pine, NC (1531 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

23.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Spruce Pine Specialty Average (41.5 Years) 41.5 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,632	13	$2.79	$1.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	204	204	$150.00	$117.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	97	$111.00	$85.08
92134 Imaging of retina	16	14	$55.00	$36.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	12	$158.00	$120.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$182.00	$139.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$136.00	$104.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,937	13	$2.85	$1.09
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	205	203	$150.00	$116.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	161	90	$111.00	$83.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$182.00	$138.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	13	$158.00	$117.37
92134 Imaging of retina	13	12	$55.00	$36.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,731	22	$2.99	$1.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	189	189	$150.00	$119.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	102	$111.00	$85.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	50	50	$182.00	$142.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	15	$158.00	$121.48
92250 Photography of the retina	15	14	$93.00	$34.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,043	22	$2.84	$1.18
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	188	188	$150.00	$122.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	66	$109.27	$88.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$181.85	$145.89
92134 Imaging of retina	23	19	$55.00	$39.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$156.39	$126.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,428	11	$2.86	$1.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	197	196	$150.00	$122.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	60	$87.00	$72.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	48	$129.52	$105.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$180.00	$146.14
92134 Imaging of retina	19	17	$55.00	$38.89
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$93.00	$43.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,203	17	$2.83	$1.37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	211	211	$150.12	$121.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	98	$87.00	$71.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$180.00	$145.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	48	$129.00	$104.39
92250 Photography of the retina	30	27	$93.00	$48.16
92134 Imaging of retina	23	21	$55.00	$38.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$129.00	$103.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,254	26	$2.95	$1.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	236	236	$150.00	$121.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	107	$87.00	$69.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$180.00	$145.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	39	$129.00	$103.18
92250 Photography of the retina	19	18	$93.00	$54.42
92134 Imaging of retina	18	16	$55.00	$40.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$129.00	$102.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,369	29	$2.92	$1.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	255	253	$150.00	$114.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	194	112	$87.00	$67.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	54	54	$180.00	$138.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	15	$52.00	$40.27
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$93.00	$59.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NC 1233

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

8909987 (NC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Health Care

2270852 (NC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross/blue Shield

09984 (NC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

246551 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Appalachian Eye Associates Odpa

54 Hill St, Spruce Pine, NC 287778923

Phone: 8287652020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Marvin Walker , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1811008451

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 07, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2008

Registered at 54 HILL ST, SPRUCE PINE, NC 287778923 (Tel: 8287652020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 07, 2008

Registered at 54 HILL ST, SPRUCE PINE, NC 287778923 (Tel: 8287652020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 07, 2008

Recorded as DIANE WALKER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 07, 2008

Optometrist (License #1233 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114038767

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 31, 2006

Last Update: February 07, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

54 Hill St

Spruce Pine, NC 287778923

Phone: 8287652020

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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