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Dr. John Albert Wetherhold , OD

Optometrist • Harrisburg, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Wetherhold, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Wetherhold delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 235 DIVISION ST.

Dr. Wetherhold is affiliated with Eye Doctors Of Lancaster Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

235 Division St

Harrisburg, PA 171101213

Telephone 7172338783
Fax 7172332221
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Morrison Eye Associates Inc Facility NPI 1578557732

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Harrisburg, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Harrisburg, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wetherhold (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Harrisburg Specialty Average (29.8 Years) 29.8 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
418 299 $109.00 $85.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
114 109 $163.00 $120.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
86 76 $80.00 $33.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
83 83 $176.00 $105.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
80 80 $250.00 $158.61
92134 Imaging of retina
79 75 $80.00 $37.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
48 47 $131.00 $56.75
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
30 15 $140.00 $21.04
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
20 20 $100.00 $10.05
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
18 18 $458.33 $192.32
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
12 12 $50.00 $25.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG000419

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

Eye Doctors Of Lancaster Ltd

485 Royer Dr, Lancaster, PA 176015102

Phone: 7175604020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1093709255

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. M Mclin , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1386638534

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1811981061

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 February 25, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2010

Registered at 235 DIVISION ST, HARRISBURG, PA 171101213 (Tel: 7172338783)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2010

Registered at 235 DIVISION ST, HARRISBURG, PA 171101213 (Tel: 7172338783)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 25, 2010

Recorded as JOHN WETHERHOLD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2010

Optometrist (License #OEG000419 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740382290
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 04, 2006
Last Update: February 25, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

235 Division St

Harrisburg, PA 171101213

Phone: 7172338783

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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