Active NPI 1598778052 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Michael Chester , OD

Optometrist • Cleveland, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Chester, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cleveland, OH. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Chester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2740 CARNEGIE AVE.

Dr. Chester is affiliated with Northern Ohio Eye Consultants, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, 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

2740 Carnegie Ave

Cleveland, OH 441152627

Telephone 2166216132

Fax 2166212803

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northern Ohio Eye Consultants Inc Facility NPI 1386752558

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cleveland, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +10.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.6 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

86 Specialists

Practicing in Cleveland, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

42.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chester (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Cleveland Specialty Average (19.6 Years) 19.6 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
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	586	213	$17.30	$11.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	371	329	$185.00	$120.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	279	209	$135.00	$88.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	194	180	$190.00	$124.01
92250 Photography of the retina	167	163	$105.00	$34.38
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	154	76	$33.72	$22.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	128	108	$120.00	$59.88
92134 Imaging of retina	100	97	$65.00	$38.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	86	85	$65.00	$32.98
92285 Photography of content of eyes	76	76	$46.00	$21.58
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	70	59	$130.00	$84.95
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	30	18	$87.50	$18.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	28	$85.00	$54.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$250.00	$163.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	559	442	$185.00	$120.37
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	549	200	$17.30	$11.30
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	238	108	$33.72	$22.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	203	143	$135.00	$87.39
92134 Imaging of retina	181	170	$65.00	$37.89
92250 Photography of the retina	166	162	$105.00	$34.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	147	126	$120.00	$59.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	141	122	$190.00	$123.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	91	87	$65.00	$33.10
92285 Photography of content of eyes	66	65	$46.00	$21.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$250.00	$161.94
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	26	15	$109.62	$21.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	23	20	$130.00	$85.66
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	12	11	$60.00	$35.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	637	514	$185.00	$121.63
92250 Photography of the retina	186	177	$105.00	$34.47
92134 Imaging of retina	185	159	$65.00	$38.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	175	136	$120.00	$59.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	170	143	$135.00	$88.15
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	142	67	$33.72	$22.20
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	128	61	$17.30	$11.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	113	107	$65.00	$33.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	94	$190.00	$123.44
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	103	76	$130.00	$85.69
92285 Photography of content of eyes	55	55	$46.00	$21.71
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	44	16	$245.00	$119.27
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$220.00	$144.46
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	17	13	$79.41	$19.37
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	17	17	$60.00	$37.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$250.00	$163.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	872	650	$182.32	$122.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	216	159	$118.09	$60.80
92250 Photography of the retina	214	209	$102.69	$36.80
92134 Imaging of retina	172	159	$64.15	$39.41
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	167	116	$129.04	$87.00
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	146	66	$36.55	$22.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	144	138	$63.69	$33.94
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	136	66	$17.46	$11.53
92285 Photography of content of eyes	71	70	$45.37	$21.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	60	$184.44	$126.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	46	$133.92	$89.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$213.36	$146.16
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	38	12	$229.95	$112.93
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	16	16	$73.25	$20.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$250.00	$166.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	13	$43.00	$27.25
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	12	12	$60.00	$36.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	803	625	$133.00	$122.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	211	152	$113.00	$60.49
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	210	91	$75.00	$22.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	180	126	$90.00	$86.00
92250 Photography of the retina	172	167	$96.00	$41.55
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	151	66	$21.00	$11.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	139	134	$54.00	$33.92
92134 Imaging of retina	133	120	$54.00	$39.15
92285 Photography of content of eyes	81	81	$40.00	$20.63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	51	51	$159.00	$146.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	38	$80.00	$67.88
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	34	13	$299.00	$102.61
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	18	15	$107.17	$28.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$120.00	$100.22
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	13	11	$161.00	$36.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	993	721	$133.00	$122.03
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	454	184	$75.00	$21.94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	263	184	$90.00	$84.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	251	179	$113.00	$60.54
92250 Photography of the retina	233	222	$96.00	$45.76
92285 Photography of content of eyes	172	166	$40.00	$19.43
92134 Imaging of retina	163	147	$54.00	$38.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	151	143	$54.00	$33.69
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	96	19	$299.00	$95.64
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	80	36	$21.00	$12.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	74	$159.00	$146.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	46	$80.00	$65.88
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	22	22	$24.00	$11.55
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	22	19	$106.05	$33.79
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	13	13	$161.00	$33.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	909	668	$133.00	$120.53
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	456	189	$21.00	$13.86
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	292	194	$90.15	$83.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	229	180	$113.00	$60.34
92250 Photography of the retina	220	210	$96.00	$50.65
92285 Photography of content of eyes	157	157	$40.00	$18.69
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	156	35	$299.00	$96.49
92134 Imaging of retina	152	131	$54.00	$38.81
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	147	72	$75.00	$21.74
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	138	134	$54.00	$33.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	76	76	$159.00	$144.93
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	40	40	$24.00	$13.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	32	$80.00	$65.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	29	$120.00	$90.12
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	19	17	$101.00	$39.37
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$36.00	$25.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,045	754	$133.00	$113.56
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	365	74	$299.00	$87.53
92250 Photography of the retina	296	278	$96.00	$59.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	276	201	$90.00	$77.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	273	222	$113.00	$55.66
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	255	111	$21.00	$15.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	179	169	$54.00	$32.67
92134 Imaging of retina	144	128	$54.00	$37.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$159.00	$135.42
92285 Photography of content of eyes	50	47	$40.00	$17.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	20	$80.00	$61.36
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	20	$24.00	$13.20
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	19	18	$102.95	$46.87
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	17	16	$161.00	$32.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$120.00	$92.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 4731 T1535

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

0386381 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northern Ohio Eye Consultants, Inc

2740 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 441152627

Phone: 2166216132

Northern Ohio Eye Consultants, Inc

7001 S Edgerton Rd, Brecksville, OH 441414206

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Caroline Obermeier , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1689363061

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. William Wiley , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1689687147

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alexander Jones , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1699468116

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 December 03, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 03, 2013

Registered at 2740 CARNEGIE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 441152627 (Tel: 2166216132)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 03, 2013

Registered at 2740 CARNEGIE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 441152627 (Tel: 2166216132)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 03, 2013

Recorded as THOMAS CHESTER, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #4731 T1535 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598778052

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 15, 2006

Last Update: December 03, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2740 Carnegie Ave

Cleveland, OH 441152627

Phone: 2166216132

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