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Dr. Thomas Jefferson Schell , OD

Optometrist • Wichita Falls, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Schell, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Wichita Falls, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2006, Dr. Schell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4314 KEMP BLVD.

Dr. Schell is affiliated with Blue Ridge Eye Care Associates, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4314 Kemp Blvd

Wichita Falls, TX 763083716

Telephone 9406915645
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Clarke Eyecare Center, Llp Facility NPI 1730398306

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wichita Falls, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -5.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.1 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Wichita Falls, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
37.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schell (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Wichita Falls Specialty Average (25.1 Years) 25.1 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
3,560 30 $7.02 $1.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
1,523 17 $11.08 $1.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
167 131 $110.00 $88.57
92250 Photography of the retina
147 145 $90.00 $36.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
127 120 $155.00 $125.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
81 81 $162.00 $121.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
65 65 $250.00 $162.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 46 $96.00 $61.72
92134 Imaging of retina
52 48 $92.00 $38.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
52 41 $90.00 $32.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
43 43 $192.00 $145.68
92285 Photography of content of eyes
25 21 $52.00 $22.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
18 15 $75.00 $55.12
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report
16 16 $80.00 $36.31
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure
14 14 $22.00 $11.05
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
12 12 $22.00 $10.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $175.00 $108.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License UT 6242258-9934

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

Blue Ridge Eye Care Associates, Pllc

800 E Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 243332321

Phone: 2762364171

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
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NPI 1720123441

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 05, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 05, 2013

Registered at 4314 KEMP BLVD, WICHITA FALLS, TX 763083716 (Tel: 9406915645)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 05, 2013

Registered at 953 E 1420 N, AMERICAN FORK, UT 840038856 (Tel: 8018095841)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 05, 2013

Recorded as THOMAS SCHELL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 05, 2013

Optometrist (License #6242258-9934 in UT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669406187
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 10, 2006
Last Update: November 05, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

953 E 1420 N

American Fork, UT 840038856

Phone: 8018095841

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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