Active NPI 1164652590 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas A Chewerda , OD

Optometrist • Saint Helens, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Chewerda, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Helens, OR. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2009, Dr. Chewerda delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1864 COLUMBIA BLVD.

Dr. Chewerda is affiliated with Family Vision Of Oregon Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

1864 Columbia Blvd

Saint Helens, OR 970511733

Telephone 5033972020

Fax 5033977701

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Family Vision Of Oregon Pc Facility NPI 1952515918

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Helens, OR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs +2.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 14.3 Yrs

State Avg: 19.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Helens, OR (975 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

37.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chewerda (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Saint Helens Specialty Average (14.3 Years) 14.3 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	68	66	$145.37	$122.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	55	$175.00	$123.70
92250 Photography of the retina	57	50	$140.00	$35.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	27	$125.00	$87.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	37	26	$175.00	$101.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$170.21	$144.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	16	$120.00	$61.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	13	$85.00	$32.19

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	96	90	$175.00	$122.78
92250 Photography of the retina	76	70	$140.00	$36.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	27	$125.00	$86.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$145.00	$122.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	30	22	$175.00	$103.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$170.00	$144.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$265.00	$159.65
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$145.91	$81.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	74	74	$134.46	$122.59
92250 Photography of the retina	64	58	$119.63	$35.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	48	$160.60	$123.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	26	$159.38	$103.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	40	22	$94.88	$86.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$155.00	$145.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	101	99	$130.00	$123.51
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	61	44	$90.00	$87.37
92250 Photography of the retina	47	43	$115.00	$38.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	26	$150.00	$105.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$155.00	$147.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	11	$92.00	$61.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	12	$155.00	$125.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	91	89	$130.00	$124.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	57	31	$90.00	$86.99
92250 Photography of the retina	52	45	$115.00	$44.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	28	$154.26	$106.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$155.00	$147.96
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	18	$92.00	$61.95
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	17	13	$150.00	$107.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	15	$63.00	$33.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	83	83	$130.30	$124.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	57	34	$90.00	$86.46
92250 Photography of the retina	49	45	$114.69	$49.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	35	$155.00	$106.38
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	32	19	$150.00	$125.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	16	$105.00	$72.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$155.00	$148.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	15	$92.00	$62.65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	14	$63.00	$33.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	99	98	$130.00	$119.25
92250 Photography of the retina	66	57	$115.00	$53.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	61	38	$90.00	$83.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	21	$150.00	$122.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	32	$155.00	$102.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$155.00	$144.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	20	$92.00	$61.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	14	$63.00	$33.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$105.00	$69.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	99	98	$130.00	$116.84
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	55	42	$90.00	$80.35
92250 Photography of the retina	53	49	$115.00	$61.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$154.00	$140.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	36	25	$150.00	$117.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$153.96	$101.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	15	$92.00	$60.56
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$64.00	$37.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$105.00	$65.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OR 3308ATI

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Ptan

R154667 (OR)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Family Vision Of Oregon Pc

1864 Columbia Blvd, Saint Helens, OR 970511733

Phone: 5033972020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Sarah Chewerda , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1306037098

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Laurel Mannen , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1467553693

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Daniel Mannen , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1609831973

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Lena Walker , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1831127398

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 June 13, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2013

Registered at 1864 COLUMBIA BLVD, SAINT HELENS, OR 970511733 (Tel: 5033972020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2013

Registered at 1864 COLUMBIA BLVD, SAINT HELENS, OR 970511733 (Tel: 5033972020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2013

Recorded as THOMAS CHEWERDA, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2013

Optometrist (License #3308ATI in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164652590

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 20, 2009

Last Update: June 13, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1864 Columbia Blvd

Saint Helens, OR 970511733

Phone: 5033972020

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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