Active NPI 1699881565 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Kenneth Nix

Optometrist • Dunlap, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kenneth Nix is a certified Optometrist practicing in Dunlap, TN. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1976, Kenneth Nix delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 15247 RANKIN AVE.

Kenneth Nix is affiliated with Drs. Turney And Boyd, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

15247 Rankin Ave

Dunlap, TN 37327

Telephone 4239493937

Fax 4239497435

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kenneth W. Nix, O.d. Facility NPI 1528233764

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dunlap, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

50 Yrs +30.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Dunlap, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

35.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nix (50 Years) 50 Yrs

Dunlap Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 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
92250 Photography of the retina	25	20	$80.00	$33.75
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	14	$150.00	$115.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	11	$60.00	$51.96
92250 Photography of the retina	16	13	$80.00	$34.25
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$150.00	$116.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	14	12	$80.00	$34.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$53.00	$41.94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$148.00	$118.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	83	64	$59.00	$46.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	57	$129.00	$102.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	61	60	$150.49	$118.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	31	$88.00	$69.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	19	$44.00	$33.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$75.00	$59.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,896	17	$2.16	$1.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	154	132	$127.03	$97.40
92250 Photography of the retina	129	110	$67.00	$50.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	82	$86.00	$65.89
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	48	46	$145.10	$114.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	41	36	$44.00	$32.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	31	$75.00	$57.40
92134 Imaging of retina	27	23	$49.00	$37.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$193.00	$148.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	358	323	$135.67	$109.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	162	117	$81.70	$64.76
92134 Imaging of retina	146	121	$62.16	$35.86
92250 Photography of the retina	120	111	$88.40	$57.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	97	61	$232.26	$113.26
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	76	75	$57.43	$33.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	60	53	$58.12	$32.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	41	$127.00	$95.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$158.13	$132.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	30	$77.65	$56.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	16	$101.00	$75.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$124.59	$95.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$194.00	$145.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN ODT617

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

3594241 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Drs. Turney And Boyd, Pllc

1845 Old York Hwy E, Dunlap, TN 373273740

Phone: 9314228480

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Brian Post , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1083039515

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Rochelle Parks , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1346436003

Doctor of Optometry

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 October 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2012

Registered at 15247 RANKIN AVE, DUNLAP, TN 37327 (Tel: 4239493937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 1449, DUNLAP, TN 37327 (Tel: 4239493937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 24, 2012

Recorded as KENNETH NIX

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2012

Optometrist (License #ODT617 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699881565

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 22, 2006

Last Update: October 24, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1449

Dunlap, TN 37327

Phone: 4239493937

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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