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Active NPI 1558140715 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. River Ficke , OD

Optometrist • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. River Ficke, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2023, Dr. Ficke delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2700 BEE CAVES RD.

Dr. Ficke is affiliated with Austin Eye Clinic Association and 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

2700 Bee Caves Rd

Austin, TX 787465642

Telephone 5122502020
Fax 5122502612
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Austin Eye Clinic Association Facility NPI 1457540221

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Austin, TX

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -12.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
262 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
43.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ficke (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Austin Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
38 37 $175.00 $127.01
92250 Photography of the retina
34 33 $100.00 $37.16
92134 Imaging of retina
19 19 $125.00 $40.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
18 17 $120.00 $89.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-10
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10874

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

Austin Eye Clinic Association

2700 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 787465642

Phone: 5122502020

Secondary Practice Locations

11901 Jollyville Rd

Austin, TX 787592303

Phone: 5122502020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1043707201

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1124224464

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Krista Stewart , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1295077444

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1487195608

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1639630320

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 10, 2024

Registered at 2700 BEE CAVES RD, AUSTIN, TX 787465642 (Tel: 5122502020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 10, 2024

Registered at 1206 CASTLE HILL ST APT 1, AUSTIN, TX 787034156 (Tel: 5738231806)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 10, 2024

Recorded as RIVER FICKE, OD

NPI Profile Active September 27, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location September 27, 2023

Registered at 4800 MEMORIAL DR BLDG 91, WACO, TX 767111329 (Tel: 2542973000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2023

Registered at 2400 CORPORATION PKWY APT 11305, WACO, TX 767126989

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 27, 2023

Recorded as RIVER REMIS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 27, 2023

Optometrist (License #10874 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 27, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558140715
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 27, 2023
Last Update: September 10, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1206 Castle Hill St Apt 1

Austin, TX 787034156

Phone: 5738231806

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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