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Dr. Joseph P Shovlin , OD

Optometrist • Scranton, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Shovlin, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Scranton, PA. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1980, Dr. Shovlin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 MIFFLIN AVE.

Dr. Shovlin is affiliated with Vision Innovation Centers Of Pennsylvania Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

200 Mifflin Ave

Scranton, PA 185031982

Telephone 5703423145
Fax 5703441309
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cas Anesthesia Associates Facility NPI 1598798027

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Scranton, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
46 Yrs +25.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Scranton, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shovlin (46 Years) 46 Yrs
Scranton Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 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
807 584 $213.00 $85.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
689 660 $300.00 $117.27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
426 382 $214.00 $82.75
92134 Imaging of retina
342 273 $97.00 $37.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
267 232 $153.00 $58.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
204 201 $89.44 $33.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
134 116 $301.00 $120.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
93 79 $132.00 $52.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
32 32 $355.00 $135.52
92250 Photography of the retina
20 19 $94.00 $34.46
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
19 16 $51.58 $18.59
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
19 19 $206.00 $76.78
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening
15 14 $337.33 $121.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-15
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA 0EG000700

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
000749663 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
410024726
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID High Mark Blue Shield
SH046758
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID First Priority Health
072736
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Geisinger Health Plan
39791
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
506554

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vision Innovation Centers Of Pennsylvania Llc

503 S State St, Clarks Summit, PA 184111557

Phone: 5705875186

Vision Innovation Centers Of Pennsylvania Llc

16749 State Route 706, Montrose, PA 188016502

Phone: 5702782279

Vision Innovation Centers Of Pennsylvania Llc

170 Boston Ave, West Pittston, PA 186432724

Phone: 5706021010

Vision Innovation Centers Of Pennsylvania Llc

200 Mifflin Ave, Scranton, PA 185031982

Phone: 8552046888

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

24 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003828120

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1003918475

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043223183

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1053362574

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1083052286

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1114180783

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 May 15, 2026

Registered at 200 MIFFLIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 185031982 (Tel: 5703423145)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 15, 2026

Registered at 2661 RIVA RD STE 1030, ANNAPOLIS, MD 214017131 (Tel: 5702887405)

NPI Profile Active February 08, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 08, 2017

Registered at 200 MIFFLIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503 (Tel: 5703423145)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2017

Registered at 200 MIFFLIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503 (Tel: 5703423145)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2017

Recorded as JOSEPH SHOVLIN, OD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2017

Optometrist (License #0EG000700 in PA)

NPI Profile Active February 01, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 01, 2010

Registered at 200 MIFFLIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503 (Tel: 5703423145)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2010

Registered at 200 MIFFLIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503 (Tel: 5703423145)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2010

Recorded as JOSEPH SHOVLIN, OD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2010

Optometrist (License #0EG000700 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518970623
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 14, 2006
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2661 Riva Rd Ste 1030

Annapolis, MD 214017131

Phone: 5702887405

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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