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Dr. Joel Philip Ways , OD

Optometrist • Sharon, PA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Ways, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Sharon, PA. Practice services are available at 89 E STATE ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

89 E State St

Sharon, PA 161461704

Telephone 7243475101
Fax 7243472149

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Sharon, PA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Sharon, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
19.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
20 20 $85.00 $36.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
16 16 $95.00 $88.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $130.00 $125.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG001076

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 07, 2016

Registered at 89 E STATE ST, SHARON, PA 161461704 (Tel: 7243475101)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 07, 2016

Registered at 89 E STATE ST, SHARON, PA 161461704 (Tel: 7243475101)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 07, 2016

Recorded as JOEL WAYS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 07, 2016

Optometrist (License #OEG001076 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497758635
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 23, 2005
Last Update: November 07, 2016
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

89 E State St

Sharon, PA 161461704

Phone: 7243475101

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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