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Active NPI 1538322508 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Shane A. Foster , OD

Optometrist • Athens, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shane Foster, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Athens, OH. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Foster delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 416 W UNION ST.

Dr. Foster maintains professional affiliations with Athens Eye Care Llc, Hocking Hills Eye Care Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

416 W Union St

Athens, OH 457012328

Telephone 7405942271
Fax 7405942270
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Athens, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs +4.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
18.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Foster (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (13.1 Years) 13.1 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
136 136 $125.92 $116.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
92 65 $95.00 $85.59
92250 Photography of the retina
43 40 $75.00 $34.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
37 35 $50.00 $33.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
28 27 $90.00 $58.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
26 18 $135.00 $120.84
92134 Imaging of retina
16 14 $50.00 $37.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $150.00 $138.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 5792

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

Athens Eye Care Llc

14 University Estates Blvd, Athens, OH 457013375

Phone: 7405942271

Hocking Hills Eye Care Llc

31630 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH 431389087

Phone: 7403854017

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1114204195

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1245016047

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1568133726

Doctor of Optometry, Master of Science

NPI 1720048770

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1851351811

Doctor of Optometry, Master of Science

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 29, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 29, 2012

Registered at 416 W UNION ST, ATHENS, OH 457012328 (Tel: 7405942271)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 29, 2012

Registered at 416 WEST UNION STREET, ATHENS, OH 45701 (Tel: 7405942271)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 29, 2012

Recorded as SHANE FOSTER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 29, 2012

Optometrist (License #5792 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 09, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538322508
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 09, 2008
Last Update: May 29, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

416 West Union Street

Athens, OH 45701

Phone: 7405942271

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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