Active NPI 1740293919 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Fitch , OD

Optometrist • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Fitch, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Fitch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8601 SW 45TH AVE.

Dr. Fitch is affiliated with Amarillo Eye Associates Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

8601 Sw 45th Ave

Amarillo, TX 791196565

Telephone 8063554407

Fax 8063555855

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Amarillo Eye Associates Pc Facility NPI 1932112372

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

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

35 Yrs +14.4 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

33.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fitch (35 Years) 35 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
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	188	128	$17.00	$15.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	131	$173.59	$122.57
92134 Imaging of retina	130	86	$68.25	$37.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	77	$117.66	$86.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	55	45	$65.73	$32.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	42	$94.00	$58.68
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$160.67	$118.94
92285 Photography of content of eyes	42	23	$44.00	$21.61
92250 Photography of the retina	26	25	$76.46	$35.09
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	16	$109.29	$84.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	166	152	$150.00	$114.40
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	149	102	$106.00	$81.33
92134 Imaging of retina	96	58	$72.00	$36.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	47	44	$73.00	$30.52
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	44	$94.00	$53.57
92250 Photography of the retina	34	32	$91.00	$33.42
92285 Photography of content of eyes	26	19	$32.00	$20.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	22	$93.00	$80.65
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	21	20	$156.00	$114.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$186.00	$134.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	197	115	$106.00	$82.85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	157	151	$150.00	$117.36
92134 Imaging of retina	101	69	$72.00	$37.18
92250 Photography of the retina	56	54	$91.00	$34.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	43	41	$94.00	$54.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	40	39	$73.00	$31.10
92285 Photography of content of eyes	32	23	$32.00	$21.01
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	25	24	$156.00	$116.30
92283 Extended color vision examination	24	23	$73.00	$48.52
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	17	17	$173.00	$60.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$93.00	$82.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$186.00	$140.42
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	11	11	$44.00	$26.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	152	141	$150.00	$123.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	118	89	$106.00	$86.16
92134 Imaging of retina	73	56	$72.00	$39.14
92250 Photography of the retina	73	69	$91.00	$37.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	59	56	$94.00	$58.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	54	51	$73.00	$32.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	37	$139.21	$126.02
92283 Extended color vision examination	38	32	$73.00	$49.29
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	29	16	$451.86	$199.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$186.00	$147.83
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	20	18	$156.00	$128.32
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	14	14	$173.00	$62.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	207	140	$106.00	$86.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	183	173	$150.00	$123.28
92134 Imaging of retina	118	91	$72.00	$39.52
92250 Photography of the retina	93	83	$91.00	$43.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	65	60	$94.00	$60.85
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$186.00	$147.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	47	45	$73.00	$33.64
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	20	12	$351.00	$175.34
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	19	18	$44.00	$27.20
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	18	18	$173.00	$64.51
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	15	14	$156.00	$119.34
92283 Extended color vision examination	14	13	$73.00	$47.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	317	166	$106.00	$82.29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	210	200	$150.00	$118.72
92134 Imaging of retina	106	75	$72.00	$38.04
92250 Photography of the retina	97	95	$91.00	$46.85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	93	82	$94.00	$58.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	81	81	$186.00	$142.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	79	72	$73.00	$31.95
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	65	31	$417.60	$177.60
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	43	43	$44.00	$25.70
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	26	26	$31.00	$11.09
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	22	22	$173.00	$61.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	311	167	$106.00	$79.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	212	205	$150.00	$115.06
92134 Imaging of retina	111	72	$72.00	$37.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	94	83	$94.00	$57.74
92250 Photography of the retina	80	76	$91.00	$51.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	73	67	$73.00	$31.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	54	54	$186.00	$138.35
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	53	25	$410.60	$170.19
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	50	43	$187.00	$135.48
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	48	48	$31.00	$13.14
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	42	17	$27.50	$22.03
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	34	33	$173.00	$62.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	31	30	$44.00	$24.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	283	145	$106.00	$78.56
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	194	182	$150.00	$114.38
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	114	37	$27.50	$22.21
92250 Photography of the retina	108	103	$91.00	$59.89
92134 Imaging of retina	83	55	$72.00	$37.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	79	72	$94.00	$57.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	75	62	$73.00	$32.28
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	63	45	$187.00	$132.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$186.00	$138.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	43	41	$31.00	$13.17
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	29	28	$44.00	$25.02
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report	19	17	$173.00	$116.51
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	15	15	$98.00	$33.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 04463TG

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

042042401 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Amarillo Eye Associates Pc

8601 Sw 45th Ave, Amarillo, TX 791196565

Phone: 8063554407

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Ryan Hollingsworth , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1639335516

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Sterling Schaeffer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1891366597

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 November 19, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2015

Registered at 8601 SW 45TH AVE, AMARILLO, TX 791196565 (Tel: 8063554407)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2015

Registered at 8601 SW 45TH AVE, AMARILLO, TX 791196565 (Tel: 8063554407)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 19, 2015

Recorded as JAMES FITCH, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 19, 2015

Optometrist (License #04463TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740293919

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 15, 2006

Last Update: November 19, 2015

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8601 Sw 45th Ave

Amarillo, TX 791196565

Phone: 8063554407

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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