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Dr. Michael C Breckel , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Breckel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Breckel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6400 FANNIN ST.

Dr. Breckel is affiliated with Ut Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6400 Fannin St
18th Floor

Houston, TX 770301511

Telephone 7135595200
Fax 7137950709
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +21.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Breckel (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
45 44 $229.00 $49.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $240.00 $82.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
14 14 $223.00 $65.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $379.00 $134.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 03874T

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
104402601 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ut Physicians

11920 Astoria Blvd, Houston, TX 770896155

Phone: 7134867970

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Tamara Traber , OTR

Occupational Therapist - Low Vision

NPI 1215328042

Occupational Therapist Registered

Dr. Chloe Khoo , MD

Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 17, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 17, 2008

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST, 18TH FLOOR, HOUSTON, TX 770301511 (Tel: 7135595200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2008

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST, 18TH FLOOR, HOUSTON, TX 770301511 (Tel: 7135595200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 17, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL BRECKEL, O. D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2008

Optometrist (License #03874T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477653392
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 22, 2006
Last Update: June 17, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6400 Fannin St, 18th Floor

Houston, TX 770301511

Phone: 7135595200

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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