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Active NPI 1063461523 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Christopher Huffman , OD

Optometrist • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Huffman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Huffman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1835 FORBES AVE.

Dr. Huffman is affiliated with Everett And Hurite Ophthalmic Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1835 Forbes Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 152195835

Telephone 4122880885
Fax 4122811926
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eyetique Corporation Facility NPI 1316280340

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +17.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
149 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
21.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Huffman (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Pittsburgh Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 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
251 249 $148.80 $119.51
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
48 35 $105.45 $84.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
37 35 $47.28 $34.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
31 31 $178.89 $138.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA 0EG001145

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
0016938200001 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Everett And Hurite Ophthalmic Association

802 A Warrendale Village Dr, Warrendale, PA 150867589

Phone: 7247761233

Everett And Hurite Ophthalmic Association

800 Plaza Dr, Rostraver Township, PA 150124038

Phone: 7249295512

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

18 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Hall Mcgee , MD

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NPI 1215145321

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1396701181

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1437438264

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1578944831

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 07, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 07, 2015

Registered at 1835 FORBES AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 152195835 (Tel: 4122880885)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 07, 2015

Registered at 1835 FORBES AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 152195835 (Tel: 4122880885)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 07, 2015

Recorded as JOHN HUFFMAN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 07, 2015

Optometrist (License #0EG001145 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063461523
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2006
Last Update: April 07, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1835 Forbes Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 152195835

Phone: 4122880885

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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