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Dr. Craig E Schacherer , OD

Optometrist • Wylie, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Craig Schacherer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Wylie, TX. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Schacherer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 303 S HIGHWAY 78.

Dr. Schacherer accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

303 S Highway 78
Suite 203

Wylie, TX 750983957

Telephone 9724422020
Fax 9724425479
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wylie, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +20.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Wylie, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
34.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schacherer (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Wylie Specialty Average (16.8 Years) 16.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
43 39 $210.00 $122.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $210.00 $159.98
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
12 12 $35.00 $14.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 4141T

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
Susan Chaffin , LPC

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1053727685

Licensed Professional Counselor

Angela Fitzpatrick , MA, LPC

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1063881035

Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Counselor

Belinda Carson , MED, LPC-S

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1073964714

Master of Education, LPCS

Saundra Monroe

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1124488242
Amanda Cortez , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1205274149

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Vanessa Gill , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1477812311

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 08, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2009

Registered at 303 S HIGHWAY 78, SUITE 203, WYLIE, TX 750983957 (Tel: 9724422020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2009

Registered at 303 S HIGHWAY 78, SUITE 203, WYLIE, TX 750983957 (Tel: 9724422020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2009

Recorded as CRAIG SCHACHERER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2009

Optometrist (License #4141T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649281601
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 11, 2006
Last Update: January 08, 2009
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

303 S Highway 78, Suite 203

Wylie, TX 750983957

Phone: 9724422020

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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