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Dr. George Morris Neel , OD

Optometrist • Watauga, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. George Neel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Watauga, TX. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1976, Dr. Neel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8329 WHITLEY RD.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established 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

8329 Whitley Rd

Watauga, TX 761482483

Telephone 8174312020
Fax 8174316680
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Med Southwest, Pllc Facility NPI 1104485945

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Watauga, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
50 Yrs +32.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.6 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Watauga, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
26.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Neel (50 Years) 50 Yrs
Watauga Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
12 12 $121.67 $89.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-17
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 2354TG

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License TX 02354TG

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Med Southwest Pllc

8329 Whitley Rd, Watauga, TX 761482483

Phone: 8174312020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1205512035

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1619124062

Doctor of Optometry

Helen Tran

Optometrist

NPI 1841033156
NPI 1841639473

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 17, 2022

Registered at 8329 WHITLEY RD, WATAUGA, TX 761482483 (Tel: 8174312020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 17, 2022

Registered at 1950 OLD GALLOWS RD STE 520, VIENNA, VA 221823970 (Tel: 7038478899)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 17, 2022

Optometrist (License #02354TG in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 22, 2020

Optometrist (License #2354TG in TX)

NPI Profile Active February 08, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 08, 2008

Registered at 750 S MAIN ST, 110, KELLER, TX 762487043 (Tel: 8174318600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 1448, KELLER, TX 762441448 (Tel: 8174318600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2008

Recorded as GEORGE NEEL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2008

Optometrist (License #02354TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245231455
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2005
Last Update: February 17, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520

Vienna, VA 221823970

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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