Active NPI 1235100652 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darrin James Karcher , OD

Optometrist • Van Wert, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darrin Karcher, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Van Wert, OH. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1998, Dr. Karcher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1183 WESTWOOD DRIVE.

Dr. Karcher is affiliated with Van Wert Vision Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1183 Westwood Drive

Van Wert, OH 45891

Telephone 4192389244

Fax 4192384695

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Van Wert Vision Ltd Facility NPI 1699973677

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Van Wert, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 33.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Van Wert, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

15.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karcher (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Van Wert Specialty Average (33.5 Years) 33.5 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	900	15	$2.08	$1.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	296	296	$91.39	$85.56
92134 Imaging of retina	107	106	$47.83	$37.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	31	$60.00	$53.04
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	22	19	$32.73	$21.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	20	$48.00	$33.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$91.47	$82.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	960	13	$2.08	$1.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	258	257	$91.40	$86.09
92134 Imaging of retina	88	83	$47.59	$37.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$57.50	$53.65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	17	$48.00	$34.45
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	16	14	$33.75	$21.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$110.00	$107.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$91.79	$84.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$138.64	$119.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	930	13	$2.15	$1.15
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	158	158	$90.82	$85.14
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	76	76	$126.25	$120.21
92134 Imaging of retina	73	70	$48.00	$38.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	34	$56.11	$54.54
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$30.00	$21.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$90.00	$87.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	139	138	$89.16	$85.64
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$125.00	$120.88
92134 Imaging of retina	75	74	$48.00	$39.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$53.96	$52.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	22	$48.00	$35.75
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	14	$30.00	$21.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,320	17	$2.08	$1.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	135	135	$85.67	$84.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	83	83	$127.11	$121.77
92134 Imaging of retina	69	68	$48.00	$39.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	27	$50.00	$43.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	19	$48.00	$36.00
92250 Photography of the retina	18	17	$64.17	$42.69
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	11	$30.00	$22.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,200	14	$2.08	$1.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	162	161	$127.47	$122.27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	128	128	$86.05	$84.94
92250 Photography of the retina	99	99	$78.18	$47.91
92134 Imaging of retina	80	74	$48.00	$39.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	32	$50.00	$43.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	19	$48.00	$35.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$85.00	$61.30
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	12	12	$30.00	$21.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,100	28	$2.08	$1.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	129	129	$126.16	$117.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	128	128	$86.17	$81.75
92250 Photography of the retina	85	85	$74.18	$50.13
92134 Imaging of retina	57	55	$48.00	$38.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	43	$49.56	$40.57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	28	$49.03	$35.13
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	19	$30.00	$19.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,591	17	$1.95	$1.49
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	182	182	$128.71	$117.25
92250 Photography of the retina	94	93	$76.65	$59.11
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	82	82	$85.01	$80.40
92134 Imaging of retina	51	48	$48.00	$39.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	46	$50.00	$41.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	26	$49.07	$35.75
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	25	21	$30.00	$19.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-07

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 4944

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

2445296 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

000000322374 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Van Wert Vision Ltd

1183 Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 458912464

Phone: 4192399244

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Mark Bidlack , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1356312888

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 April 27, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2013

Registered at 1183 WESTWOOD DRIVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891 (Tel: 4192389244)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2013

Registered at 1183 WESTWOOD DRIVE, VAN WERT, OH 45891 (Tel: 4192389244)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 27, 2013

Recorded as DARRIN KARCHER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2013

Optometrist (License #4944 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235100652

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 01, 2006

Last Update: February 07, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1183 Westwood Drive

Van Wert, OH 45891

Phone: 4192389244

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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