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Dr. Michael A Buzbee , OD

Optometrist • Odessa, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Buzbee, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Odessa, TX. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1982, Dr. Buzbee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2102 N GRANDVIEW AVE.

Dr. Buzbee accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2102 N Grandview Ave

Odessa, TX 797611603

Telephone 4323675600
Fax 4323689817
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Michael A Buzbee Facility NPI 1114188158

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Odessa, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
44 Yrs +21.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Odessa, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
6.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buzbee (44 Years) 44 Yrs
Odessa Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
117 75 $87.81 $84.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
106 92 $123.39 $118.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
65 65 $147.83 $141.50
92134 Imaging of retina
59 50 $39.53 $38.03
92285 Photography of content of eyes
41 28 $22.15 $21.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
28 17 $115.05 $94.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
24 21 $36.72 $34.51
92250 Photography of the retina
19 19 $38.25 $35.02
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
12 12 $84.50 $80.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 03017TG

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dmerc
0593520001 (TX)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 07, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 07, 2008

Registered at 2102 N GRANDVIEW AVE, ODESSA, TX 797611603 (Tel: 4323675600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 07, 2008

Registered at 2102 N GRANDVIEW AVE, ODESSA, TX 797611603 (Tel: 4323675600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 07, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL BUZBEE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 07, 2008

Optometrist (License #03017TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649280405
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 08, 2006
Last Update: July 07, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2102 N Grandview Ave

Odessa, TX 797611603

Phone: 4323675600

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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