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Dr. Richard E. Hults , OD

Optometrist • Akron, OH

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Hults, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Akron, OH. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1979, Dr. Hults delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3265 W. MARKET ST..

Dr. Hults maintains professional affiliations with Summit Family Vision Llc, Belden Optometry Llc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

3265 W. Market St.

Akron, OH 44333

Telephone 3308362200
Fax 8664252239
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Akron, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +26.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.6 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
47 Specialists

Practicing in Akron, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
26.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hults (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Akron Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 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
25 25 $72.00 $32.95
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $125.00 $111.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-20
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 3420

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 OH 3420

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

Belden Optometry Llc

4157 Belden Village Mall, Canton, OH 447182501

Phone: 3304224464

Summit Family Vision Llc

3265 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 443333345

Phone: 3308362200

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 20, 2020

Optometrist (License #3420 in OH)

NPI Profile Active April 25, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 25, 2012

Registered at 3265 W. MARKET ST., AKRON, OH 44333 (Tel: 3308362200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 880, HUDSON, OH 442365880 (Tel: 3306874748)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 25, 2012

Recorded as RICHARD HULTS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 25, 2012

Optometrist (License #3420 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629146972
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 02, 2006
Last Update: January 20, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 880

Hudson, OH 442365880

Phone: 3306874748

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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