Active NPI 1942297098 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles N Griffen , OD

Optometrist • Malvern, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Griffen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Malvern, PA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Griffen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 270 LANCASTER AVE.

Dr. Griffen is affiliated with Fab Eye Care Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient problem focused 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

270 Lancaster Ave
Suite F1

Malvern, PA 193551858

Telephone 6106476550

Fax 6106476549

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Advanced Family Chiropractic Dc Pc Facility NPI 1770749780

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Malvern, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +16.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Malvern, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

38.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Griffen (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Malvern Specialty Average (26.6 Years) 26.6 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	226	217	$197.79	$128.68
92250 Photography of the retina	103	102	$150.00	$37.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	100	76	$115.00	$91.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	65	61	$76.00	$36.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	55	50	$140.00	$65.10
92134 Imaging of retina	48	46	$76.00	$40.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$163.57	$124.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$175.00	$152.45

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	334	323	$138.00	$133.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	75	$98.00	$94.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	86	74	$47.00	$37.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	71	59	$60.00	$59.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	67	55	$75.00	$65.63
92134 Imaging of retina	36	34	$47.00	$41.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$180.00	$173.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	14	$171.13	$114.35

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	303	295	$138.00	$135.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	82	$98.00	$96.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	59	$47.00	$38.51
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	47	27	$164.00	$114.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	32	$60.00	$59.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	36	$75.00	$67.26
92134 Imaging of retina	32	31	$47.00	$42.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$180.00	$177.59

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	265	261	$138.00	$138.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	92	68	$97.79	$97.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	66	57	$47.08	$39.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	36	$58.82	$58.82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	43	39	$76.77	$68.55
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	32	20	$164.00	$115.95
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$136.00	$136.00
92134 Imaging of retina	30	27	$47.08	$44.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$180.00	$179.43
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$84.00	$42.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$95.00	$95.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	262	255	$136.00	$135.43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	104	72	$95.00	$94.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	61	$47.75	$38.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	41	$94.00	$68.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	26	$48.00	$47.89
92134 Imaging of retina	26	22	$47.75	$43.49
92250 Photography of the retina	21	21	$84.00	$47.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	17	11	$164.00	$118.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$162.00	$161.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	310	292	$135.38	$130.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	120	88	$94.75	$90.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	76	63	$47.75	$37.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	44	$94.00	$66.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	30	$47.51	$45.62
92250 Photography of the retina	31	31	$84.00	$52.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$161.42	$155.50
92134 Imaging of retina	28	28	$47.75	$42.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	291	278	$132.00	$126.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	115	82	$92.00	$88.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	54	$94.00	$64.73
92250 Photography of the retina	49	49	$84.00	$57.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	38	$46.00	$44.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	33	$47.75	$36.13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	32	18	$164.00	$128.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$160.00	$151.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	15	$77.00	$73.04
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$16.25	$14.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	260	252	$132.00	$123.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	75	60	$92.00	$84.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	41	$46.00	$43.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	43	32	$94.00	$63.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	39	22	$164.00	$126.93
92250 Photography of the retina	38	35	$84.00	$66.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	29	$47.75	$35.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$160.00	$147.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	24	$77.00	$72.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG000170

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 Aetna

50877

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fab Eye Care Center Pc

270 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 193551858

Phone: 6109331144

Fab Eye Care Center Pc

286 Griffen St, Phoenixville, PA 194604448

Phone: 6109331144

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. J Klinges , DMD

Dentist - General Practice

NPI 1275708174

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Rick Goldfine , DC

Chiropractor

NPI 1841203841

Doctor of Chiropractic

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 February 15, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 15, 2008

Registered at 270 LANCASTER AVE, SUITE F1, MALVERN, PA 193551858 (Tel: 6106476550)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 15, 2008

Registered at 270 W LANCASTER AVE, SUITE F1, MALVERN, PA 193551858 (Tel: 6106476550)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 15, 2008

Recorded as CHARLES GRIFFEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 15, 2008

Optometrist (License #OEG000170 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942297098

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 04, 2005

Last Update: February 15, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

270 W Lancaster Ave, Suite F1

Malvern, PA 193551858

Phone: 6106476550

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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