Active NPI 1205863925 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen P Planchet , OD

Optometrist • Spring Branch, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Planchet, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Spring Branch, TX. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Planchet delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 322 SINGING OAKS STE 103.

Dr. Planchet is affiliated with Med Southwest Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, 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

322 Singing Oaks Ste 103

Spring Branch, TX 780706529

Telephone 8302154540

Fax 8306323444

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Med Southwest, Pllc Facility NPI 1720870959

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Spring Branch, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +2.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.5 Yrs

State Avg: 19.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Spring Branch, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

20.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Planchet (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Spring Branch Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 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	27	27	$155.00	$118.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$185.00	$141.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$95.00	$86.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$185.00	$143.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$155.00	$120.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	78	74	$90.13	$54.38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	69	67	$165.43	$123.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	35	$120.00	$88.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$195.00	$146.59
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$130.00	$35.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	159	154	$165.19	$124.21
92250 Photography of the retina	102	98	$130.00	$37.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	28	$120.00	$89.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$195.00	$147.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	31	$90.00	$54.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	26	$120.00	$61.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	168	151	$147.21	$119.36
92250 Photography of the retina	115	104	$97.00	$40.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	65	$83.75	$71.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	58	$98.19	$56.41
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	21	$94.69	$84.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$175.00	$143.54
92025 Ct scan of cornea	14	13	$72.14	$33.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	12	$84.62	$32.44
92283 Extended color vision examination	11	11	$77.27	$49.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	282	257	$126.83	$121.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	139	$75.00	$71.55
92250 Photography of the retina	163	151	$75.00	$47.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	79	70	$85.00	$53.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	70	70	$143.43	$139.52
92283 Extended color vision examination	38	31	$70.00	$50.90
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	25	$94.00	$85.09
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	20	$35.00	$26.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	16	$200.00	$123.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	20	$75.00	$33.39
92025 Ct scan of cornea	19	17	$35.00	$34.21
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	19	17	$120.00	$34.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	373	314	$124.09	$114.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	172	$70.96	$66.50
92250 Photography of the retina	194	174	$74.79	$49.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	89	84	$85.00	$51.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	76	76	$140.00	$137.17
92283 Extended color vision examination	49	44	$70.00	$49.20
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	41	38	$94.73	$79.91
92025 Ct scan of cornea	26	26	$35.00	$33.46
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	25	25	$120.00	$32.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	21	$75.00	$32.15
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	16	$35.00	$24.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	366	327	$120.85	$110.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	264	191	$70.09	$65.52
92250 Photography of the retina	189	174	$74.79	$56.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	97	89	$85.00	$47.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	86	86	$140.00	$133.76
92283 Extended color vision examination	51	49	$70.00	$49.01
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	30	$92.00	$76.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	31	$75.00	$31.10
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	38	34	$120.00	$31.77
92025 Ct scan of cornea	34	31	$35.00	$33.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-11

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 05681TG

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

171795101 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Med Southwest Pllc

2703 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 755032328

Phone: 9038380783

Med Southwest Pllc

322 Singing Oaks, Spring Branch, TX 780706529

Phone: 8302154540

Med Southwest Pllc

1929 W State Hwy 46, New Braunfels, TX 781325337

Phone: 8305248870

Med Southwest Pllc

22906 Us Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX 782587635

Phone: 2104957483

Secondary Practice Locations

1514 W Oaklawn Rd

Pleasanton, TX 780643830

Phone: 8305698771

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2025

Registered at 322 SINGING OAKS STE 103, SPRING BRANCH, TX 780706529 (Tel: 8302154540)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2025

Registered at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 221822442 (Tel: 7038478899)

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NPI Profile Active October 24, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2013

Registered at 1514 W OAKLAWN RD, PLEASANTON, TX 780643830 (Tel: 8305698771)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2013

Registered at 1514 W OAKLAWN RD, PLEASANTON, TX 780643830 (Tel: 8305698771)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 24, 2013

Recorded as STEPHEN PLANCHET, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2013

Optometrist (License #05681TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205863925

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 27, 2006

Last Update: July 11, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9

Vienna, VA 221822442

Phone: 7038478899

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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