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Active NPI 1639432479 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas S Bixler , OD

Optometrist • Halifax, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Bixler, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Halifax, PA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Bixler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 901 N RIVER RD.

Dr. Bixler maintains professional affiliations with Bixler Eye Pllc, Onsight Health Care, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

901 N River Rd

Halifax, PA 170328940

Telephone 7178963216
Fax 7178963710
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Craig M. Match, O.d. Facility NPI 1669825683

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Halifax, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs +1.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.7 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Halifax, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
32.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bixler (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Halifax Specialty Average (12.7 Years) 12.7 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
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
124 120 $120.00 $58.76
92250 Photography of the retina
105 104 $86.57 $33.56
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
94 93 $157.10 $117.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
64 52 $160.00 $121.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
58 56 $60.00 $31.71
92134 Imaging of retina
31 31 $60.00 $34.92
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
30 30 $30.00 $25.71
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
29 29 $20.00 $10.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
22 22 $159.94 $139.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 17 $128.33 $85.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-08
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG002882

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

Onsight Health Care, Llc

2595 Interstate Dr, Harrisburg, PA 171109378

Phone: 50224424205415

Bixler Eye Pllc

901 N River Rd, Halifax, PA 170328940

Phone: 7178963216

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1184987950

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1245683267

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1437153186

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 08, 2024

Registered at 901 N RIVER RD, HALIFAX, PA 170328940 (Tel: 7178963216)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2024

Registered at 901 N RIVER RD, HALIFAX, PA 170328940 (Tel: 7178963216)

NPI Profile Active October 05, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 05, 2017

Registered at 670 RISING SUN RD, RISING SUN EYECARE ASSOCIATES, MILLERSBURG, PA 17061 (Tel: 7176922122)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 05, 2017

Registered at 670 RISING SUN RD, MILLERSBURG, PA 170611245 (Tel: 7176922122)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 05, 2017

Recorded as NICHOLAS BIXLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 05, 2017

Optometrist (License #OEG002882 in PA)

NPI Profile Active April 08, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 08, 2014

Registered at 408 E MIDDLE ST, GETTYSBURG, PA 173251926 (Tel: 7173370707)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2014

Registered at 408 E MIDDLE ST, GETTYSBURG, PA 173251926 (Tel: 7173370707)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 08, 2014

Recorded as NICHOLAS BIXLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 08, 2014

Optometrist (License #OEG002882 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639432479
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 18, 2012
Last Update: November 08, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

901 N River Rd

Halifax, PA 170328940

Phone: 7178963216

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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