Active NPI 1740255082 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Wayne Ehlen , OD

Optometrist • Eugene, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Ehlen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Eugene, OR. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Ehlen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2540 WILLAKENZIE RD.

Dr. Ehlen is affiliated with Rainbow Optics, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

2540 Willakenzie Rd

Eugene, OR 974014805

Telephone 5414849999

Fax 5414840616

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rainbow Optics, Pc Facility NPI 1649345356

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Eugene, OR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.3 Yrs

State Avg: 19.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

50 Specialists

Practicing in Eugene, OR (975 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

47.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ehlen (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Eugene Specialty Average (19.3 Years) 19.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	118	$150.00	$87.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$205.00	$123.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$215.00	$107.24
92250 Photography of the retina	14	13	$100.00	$34.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	102	$149.85	$86.83
92250 Photography of the retina	17	17	$100.00	$33.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$213.53	$107.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$204.67	$123.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	13	$130.00	$60.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	94	$200.00	$123.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	50	$146.04	$87.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	25	15	$300.00	$103.07
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$100.00	$34.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	133	$160.00	$125.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	21	$115.00	$88.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	25	14	$276.00	$104.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$170.00	$108.53
92250 Photography of the retina	20	18	$90.00	$36.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	114	$160.00	$106.69
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$90.00	$42.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	133	$160.00	$106.44
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	39	24	$275.00	$125.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$115.00	$72.60
92250 Photography of the retina	16	15	$90.00	$45.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$170.00	$105.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$110.00	$62.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	128	$160.00	$99.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	12	$275.00	$115.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$170.00	$100.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$115.00	$66.99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	12	$100.00	$60.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	119	$160.00	$100.44
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	22	13	$275.00	$115.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$170.00	$101.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$115.00	$68.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OR 2414AT

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

Rainbow Optics, Pc

2540 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 974014805

Phone: 5414849999

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Erik Gustavson , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1053137505

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Kara Lei Muraoka , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1386383784

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Pamela Decalesta , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1790757185

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 March 26, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2008

Registered at 2540 WILLAKENZIE RD, EUGENE, OR 974014805 (Tel: 5414849999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2008

Registered at 3063 VINTNER LN, EUGENE, OR 974043848 (Tel: 5414849999)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2008

Recorded as RICHARD EHLEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2008

Optometrist (License #2414AT in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740255082

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 21, 2006

Last Update: March 26, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3063 Vintner Ln

Eugene, OR 974043848

Phone: 5414849999

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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