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Dr. John A Fischer , OD

Optometrist • Duryea, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Fischer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Duryea, PA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Fischer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 247 MAIN ST.

Dr. Fischer is affiliated with John Fischer Od Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

247 Main St

Duryea, PA 18642

Telephone 5704579770
Fax 5704516332
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 John Fischer, Od Pc Facility NPI 1356726566

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Duryea, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +1.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 34.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Duryea, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
44.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fischer (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Duryea Specialty Average (34.5 Years) 34.5 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
692 422 $175.00 $121.11
92250 Photography of the retina
349 338 $90.00 $34.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
185 174 $100.00 $58.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
168 159 $75.00 $31.77
92134 Imaging of retina
81 75 $75.00 $37.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
70 70 $200.00 $159.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
68 54 $155.00 $85.90
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
36 36 $100.00 $23.45
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
22 22 $30.00 $10.02
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
20 17 $35.75 $15.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
12 12 $50.00 $25.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG00758

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
15-01410308 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

John Fischer Od Pc

247 Main St, Duryea, PA 186421030

Phone: 5704579770

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1427158401

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 247 MAIN ST, DURYEA, PA 18642 (Tel: 5704579770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 247 MAIN ST, DURYEA, PA 18642 (Tel: 5704579770)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as JOHN FISCHER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #OEG00758 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689719361
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 21, 2007
Last Update: July 09, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

247 Main St

Duryea, PA 18642

Phone: 5704579770

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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