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Active NPI 1578300414 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander Maxwell Lyss , OD

Optometrist • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Lyss, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2024, Dr. Lyss delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4901 FOREST PARK AVE.

Dr. Lyss is affiliated with Washington University and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4901 Forest Park Ave
Dept Ophthalmology, 6th Fl

Saint Louis, MO 631081495

Telephone 3143623937
Fax 8665058818
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Washington University Facility NPI 1013957562

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Louis, MO

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -15.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
213 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lyss (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO 2024024906

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

Washington University

4901 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 631081495

Phone: 3143623937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Jing-Wei Huang , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1023194131

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jillian Liu , MD PHD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1023647898

MDPHD

NPI 1043591365

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Aaron Lee , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1063649713

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sofia Ramos Bartolomei

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1083246367
Dr. Marilyn Collins , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1083291132

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 02, 2025

Registered at 4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631081495 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 02, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 7412011, CHICAGO, IL 606742011 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 02, 2025

Recorded as ALEXANDER LYSS, OD

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2024

Registered at 1 JEFFERSON BARRACKS RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631254181 (Tel: 3148946590)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2024

Registered at 8227 BALSON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631325009

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2024

Recorded as ALEXANDER LYSS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2024

Optometrist (License #2024024906 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 09, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578300414
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 09, 2024
Last Update: September 02, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 7412011

Chicago, IL 606742011

Phone: 3143623937

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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