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Dr. Dennis Howard Benedict , OD

Optometrist • Loudon, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dennis Benedict, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Loudon, TN. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1981, Dr. Benedict delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 156 GIGI LN.

Dr. Benedict accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient complete exam of visual system, 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

156 Gigi Ln

Loudon, TN 377742915

Telephone 8656228035

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Loudon, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 45.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Loudon, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
12.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benedict (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Loudon Specialty Average (45.0 Years) 45.0 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
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
18 18 $155.00 $136.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN 2708

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901002846

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 May 19, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 19, 2011

Registered at 156 GIGI LN, LOUDON, TN 377742915 (Tel: 8656228035)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 19, 2011

Registered at 156 GIGI LN, LOUDON, TN 377742915 (Tel: 8656228035)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 19, 2011

Recorded as DENNIS BENEDICT, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 19, 2011

Optometrist (License #2708 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 01, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891833265
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 01, 2007
Last Update: May 19, 2011
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

156 Gigi Ln

Loudon, TN 377742915

Phone: 8656228035

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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