Active NPI 1689613283 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nathan E Isaacson , OD

Optometrist • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nathan Isaacson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Isaacson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 203 LOTHROP ST.

Dr. Isaacson is affiliated with University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

203 Lothrop St

Pittsburgh, PA 152132548

Telephone 4126472200

Fax 4126475119

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Pittsburgh Physicians Facility NPI 1710945100

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +5.8 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

60.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Isaacson (24 Years) 24 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	146	141	$321.00	$117.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	74	$155.65	$85.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$392.00	$139.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	37	$232.00	$119.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$229.44	$103.88
92134 Imaging of retina	33	30	$129.00	$37.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$358.86	$158.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	17	$129.00	$33.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$223.00	$58.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	87	87	$392.00	$143.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	67	67	$321.00	$121.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$222.00	$108.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$346.00	$161.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	33	$149.00	$85.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	30	$222.00	$123.59
92134 Imaging of retina	24	21	$129.00	$38.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	18	$129.00	$34.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	37	$149.00	$87.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$222.00	$124.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$222.00	$108.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$346.00	$162.18
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	28	28	$420.00	$214.41

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	113	108	$190.56	$127.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	93	$150.11	$89.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	19	$100.35	$54.81
99423 Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 21 or more minutes	20	20	$55.00	$42.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$224.57	$164.69
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$67.93	$38.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$112.23	$61.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	128	127	$148.20	$123.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	45	$113.53	$73.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	36	$99.11	$86.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$136.26	$106.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$158.46	$146.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	11	$75.38	$44.22
92134 Imaging of retina	13	13	$60.00	$38.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$92.31	$61.12
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	12	11	$35.00	$15.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	197	193	$139.19	$121.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	37	$82.92	$72.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	31	$97.91	$85.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$175.79	$146.33
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$57.00	$39.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	167	156	$135.00	$118.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	44	$80.00	$68.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	24	23	$95.00	$82.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$170.00	$140.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$95.00	$59.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	188	176	$135.00	$109.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	79	$80.00	$65.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	44	44	$94.20	$75.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$170.00	$132.97
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	12	11	$55.00	$24.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-09

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OET008903

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

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 152032348

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

125 Daugherty Dr, Monroeville, PA 151462749

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

2853 Freeport Rd, Natrona Hts, PA 150651905

Phone: 7242244240

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2022

Registered at 203 LOTHROP ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 152132548 (Tel: 4126472200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2022

Registered at 203 LOTHROP ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 152132548 (Tel: 4126472200)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 421 PARK PL, WINDBER, PA 159631718 (Tel: 8144674551)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 580, JOHNSTOWN, PA 159070580 (Tel: 8145365343)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as NATHAN ISAACSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #OET008903 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689613283

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 06, 2006

Last Update: February 09, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

203 Lothrop St

Pittsburgh, PA 152132548

Phone: 4126472200

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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