Independent US Healthcare Provider Directory & Public Medical Database
Active NPI 1659372696 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert B Austin , OD

Optometrist • Vergennes, VT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Austin, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Vergennes, VT. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1995, Dr. Austin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 27 MAIN ST.

Dr. Austin accepts Medicare assignment.

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

27 Main St

Vergennes, VT 054911113

Telephone 8028772422
Fax 8028771124
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Vergennes, VT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 31.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Vergennes, VT (141 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
35.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Austin (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Vergennes Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 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
196 194 $168.00 $122.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
68 58 $105.00 $87.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
46 46 $201.00 $144.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
38 38 $75.00 $35.25
92134 Imaging of retina
15 15 $75.00 $39.10
92250 Photography of the retina
14 13 $98.00 $35.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VT 0300000292

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY 56-005641

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01610168 (NY)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1013521 (VT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P00078950 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bluecross Blueshield Of Vermont
00059239 (VT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mvp
3002410 (VT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Davis Vision
367 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Davis Vision
42951 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mvp
781269 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield Of Ne Ny
000499771002 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna
9475823 (VT)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1679689491

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 August 22, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 22, 2011

Registered at 27 MAIN ST, VERGENNES, VT 054911113 (Tel: 8028772422)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2011

Registered at P.O. BOX 174, 27 MAIN ST, VERGENNES, VT 054910174 (Tel: 8028772422)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2011

Recorded as ROBERT AUSTIN, O.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2011

Optometrist (License #0300000292 in VT)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews
No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Robert Austin. Be the first to share your experience!

Sign in to leave a review for Dr. Robert Austin

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659372696
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 01, 2005
Last Update: August 22, 2011
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 174, 27 Main St

Vergennes, VT 054910174

Phone: 8028772422

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.