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Active NPI 1891366597 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sterling Estelle Schaeffer , OD

Optometrist • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sterling Schaeffer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2021, Dr. Schaeffer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8601 SW 45TH AVE.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. 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
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Amarillo Eye Associates Pc Facility NPI 1932112372

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Amarillo, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -15.6 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
32.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schaeffer (5 Years) 5 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
55 54 $164.18 $119.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
51 39 $115.24 $86.74
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
38 30 $65.42 $32.94
92134 Imaging of retina
37 35 $68.54 $38.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
28 22 $94.00 $59.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
22 22 $188.73 $141.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
22 20 $174.00 $122.76
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
11 11 $31.00 $10.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-05
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10243

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.

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
NPI 1639335516

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1740293919

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 05, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 05, 2021

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 05, 2021

Registered at 7401 NEW ENGLAND PKWY, AMARILLO, TX 791196258 (Tel: 8063417474)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 05, 2021

Recorded as STERLING SCHAEFFER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 05, 2021

Optometrist (License #10243 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891366597
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 05, 2021
Last Update: July 05, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7401 New England Pkwy

Amarillo, TX 791196258

Phone: 8063417474

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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