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Active NPI 1477870814 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph S Schmutz , MD

Ophthalmology • Provo, UT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Schmutz, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Provo, UT. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Schmutz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1735 N STATE ST.

Dr. Schmutz is affiliated with Central Utah Eye Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1735 N State St

Provo, UT 846041010

Telephone 8013741818
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Central Utah Eye Associates Facility NPI 1992722888

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Provo, UT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Provo, UT (211 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schmutz (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Provo Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
485 453 $385.00 $117.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
271 115 $1229.10 $343.70
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
242 141 $170.00 $36.94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
175 137 $273.00 $83.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
99 93 $394.00 $122.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
95 95 $510.00 $158.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
79 69 $277.00 $86.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
75 74 $154.00 $33.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
64 64 $457.00 $138.96
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
59 58 $1450.53 $373.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
56 54 $257.21 $58.60
92134 Imaging of retina
48 39 $154.00 $37.61
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
36 21 $1879.71 $510.67
65800 Removal of eye fluid
16 14 $364.00 $107.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License UT 8871625-1205

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Utah Eye Associates

1172 E 100, Payson, UT 846511668

Phone: 8014652575

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1255727905

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Justin Wilkinson , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1396937074

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 22, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2014

Registered at 1735 N STATE ST, PROVO, UT 846041010 (Tel: 8013741818)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2014

Registered at 1735 N STATE ST, PROVO, UT 846041010 (Tel: 8013741818)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 22, 2014

Recorded as JOSEPH SCHMUTZ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #8871625-1205 in UT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 26, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477870814
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 26, 2010
Last Update: July 22, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1735 N State St

Provo, UT 846041010

Phone: 8013741818

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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