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Dr. Paul Joseph Alton , OD

Optometrist • Lorain, OH

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Alton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lorain, OH. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1988, Dr. Alton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4650 OBERLIN AVE.

Dr. Alton does not directly accept 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 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

4650 Oberlin Ave

Lorain, OH 440533115

Telephone 4402829800
Fax 4402821697
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Paul J Alton Od Inc Facility NPI 1588844468

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lorain, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +3.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 34.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
15 Specialists

Practicing in Lorain, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
9.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alton (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Lorain Specialty Average (34.4 Years) 34.4 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
62 62 $135.00 $111.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $135.00 $132.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 3997

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
0821141 (OH)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 15, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 15, 2018

Registered at 4650 OBERLIN AVE, LORAIN, OH 440533115 (Tel: 4402829800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 15, 2018

Registered at 4650 OBERLIN AVE, LORAIN, OH 440533115 (Tel: 4402829800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 15, 2018

Recorded as PAUL ALTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 15, 2018

Optometrist (License #3997 in OH)

NPI Profile Active October 06, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 06, 2016

Registered at 4650 OBERLIN AVE, LORAIN, OH 440533115 (Tel: 4402829800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 06, 2016

Registered at 4650 OBERLIN AVE, LORAIN, OH 440533115 (Tel: 4402829800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 06, 2016

Recorded as PAUL ALTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 06, 2016

Optometrist (License #3997 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164401113
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 10, 2006
Last Update: February 15, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4650 Oberlin Ave

Lorain, OH 440533115

Phone: 4402829800

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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