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Dr. James M Walker , OD

Optometrist • Sandusky, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Walker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Sandusky, OH. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2600 HAYES AVE.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Parschauer Eye Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

2600 Hayes Ave

Sandusky, OH 44870

Telephone 4196256181
Fax 4196257493
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Parschauer Eye Center, Inc Facility NPI 1154858371

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 Sandusky, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +9.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Sandusky, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
33.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Sandusky Specialty Average (20.9 Years) 20.9 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
540 540 $140.00 $116.62
92134 Imaging of retina
172 164 $89.00 $36.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
146 117 $110.00 $85.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
72 70 $89.00 $33.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
51 51 $129.00 $57.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
29 29 $168.00 $138.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
16 16 $100.00 $82.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 4783

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH T1587

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
2000006 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Parschauer Eye Center Inc

2600 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 448705311

Phone: 4196256181

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1225097884

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1457913733

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1528258449

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1639555873

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1679511935

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1861452930

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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) July 13, 2026

Optometrist (License #4783 in OH)

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 2600 HAYES AVE, SANDUSKY, OH 44870 (Tel: 4196256181)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 2238, SANDUSKY, OH 44871 (Tel: 4196256181)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES WALKER, OD

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

Optometrist (License #4783 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356303978
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 06, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 2238

Sandusky, OH 44871

Phone: 4196256181

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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