Active NPI 1023096849 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Candace E Lipshy , OD

Optometrist • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Candace Lipshy, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Lipshy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5311 W 9TH AVE.

Dr. Lipshy accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5311 W 9th Ave

Amarillo, TX 791064161

Telephone 8063593937

Fax 8063598124

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 John J Alpar Md Pa Facility NPI 1760715775

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Amarillo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +19.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.6 Yrs

State Avg: 19.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

63 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

58.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lipshy (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Amarillo Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 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	122	122	$200.00	$119.21
92250 Photography of the retina	108	105	$140.00	$34.80
92134 Imaging of retina	76	60	$170.00	$37.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	32	$117.56	$53.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	24	$120.00	$86.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	22	$155.83	$33.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	14	$132.50	$59.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	142	142	$200.00	$121.22
92250 Photography of the retina	124	123	$140.00	$35.60
92134 Imaging of retina	83	67	$168.98	$38.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	37	$120.65	$86.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	28	$106.11	$54.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	19	16	$170.00	$34.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	18	$130.00	$58.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$250.00	$144.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$147.73	$122.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	119	119	$173.28	$123.06
92250 Photography of the retina	115	111	$140.00	$35.72
92134 Imaging of retina	75	56	$166.60	$38.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	40	$120.00	$87.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	23	$100.59	$54.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	24	$170.00	$34.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$216.32	$145.67
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	13	13	$88.46	$61.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$138.46	$124.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$130.00	$60.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	118	116	$140.00	$38.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	116	116	$140.00	$124.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	34	$120.00	$89.05
92134 Imaging of retina	46	41	$168.15	$39.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	20	$100.00	$54.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	24	$167.07	$35.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$170.00	$147.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	22	$130.00	$61.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	104	99	$140.00	$43.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	98	98	$140.00	$123.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	33	$120.00	$72.98
92134 Imaging of retina	27	24	$170.00	$39.79
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	18	$170.00	$35.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$170.00	$146.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$100.00	$44.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	116	$140.00	$122.02
92250 Photography of the retina	111	105	$140.00	$47.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	43	$119.67	$71.43
92134 Imaging of retina	50	39	$166.60	$39.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	42	$100.51	$43.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	23	$170.00	$35.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	15	$130.00	$60.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$170.00	$146.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	98	97	$140.00	$118.05
92250 Photography of the retina	83	79	$140.00	$52.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	53	$120.00	$68.24
92134 Imaging of retina	36	31	$165.28	$38.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	27	$100.00	$40.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	21	$166.60	$34.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	14	$130.00	$58.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$170.00	$142.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	99	90	$140.00	$59.63
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	98	95	$140.00	$114.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	42	$99.55	$40.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	40	$120.00	$67.48
92134 Imaging of retina	35	28	$167.57	$37.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	19	$170.00	$33.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	14	$130.00	$53.44
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	17	11	$200.00	$135.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$170.00	$137.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 3717TG

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 - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License TX 3717TG

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0192254 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Texas Railroad Medicare

410022972 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Texas Dps

20117426 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Optometric License Number

3717TG (TX)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Kyleigh Mckeever , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1306228242

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Andrew Alpar , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1457340705

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. John Alpar , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1881685139

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 May 31, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2008

Registered at 5311 W 9TH AVE, AMARILLO, TX 791064161 (Tel: 8063593937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2008

Registered at 5311 W 9TH AVE, AMARILLO, TX 791064161 (Tel: 8063593937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 31, 2008

Recorded as CANDACE LIPSHY, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 31, 2008

Optometrist (License #3717TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023096849

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 03, 2006

Last Update: May 31, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5311 W 9th Ave

Amarillo, TX 791064161

Phone: 8063593937

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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