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Dr. James N Farkas , OD

Optometrist • Akron, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Farkas, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Akron, OH. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2000, Dr. Farkas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 BRITTAIN RD.

Dr. Farkas is affiliated with Jeffrey L Morer Od Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused 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

2000 Brittain Rd
Suite 601

Akron, OH 443101804

Telephone 3306334777
Fax 3306334801
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Akron, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +5.4 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
19.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Farkas (26 Years) 26 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
307 304 $129.00 $116.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
282 282 $159.00 $138.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
23 23 $95.00 $82.18
92250 Photography of the retina
21 21 $78.00 $34.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 5114

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

Jeffrey L Morer Od Pc

142 University Dr, Chillicothe, OH 456012198

Phone: 8889646681

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
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 2000 BRITTAIN RD, SUITE 601, AKRON, OH 443101804 (Tel: 3306334777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 4835 PAXTON RD, COPLEY, OH 443211867 (Tel: 3306655829)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES FARKAS, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #5114 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 11, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942332473
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 11, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4835 Paxton Rd

Copley, OH 443211867

Phone: 3306655829

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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