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Dr. Paul Thomas Edwards , OD

Optometrist • Mathews, VA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Edwards, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Mathews, VA. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1984, Dr. Edwards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 75 D MAIN STREET.

Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Old Dominion Eye Care Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

75 D Main Street

Mathews, VA 231091270

Telephone 8047252430
Fax 8047252377

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Mathews, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 42.0 Yrs
State Avg: 20.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Mathews, VA (1522 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Edwards (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Mathews Specialty Average (42.0 Years) 42.0 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
523 516 $195.00 $116.15
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
188 126 $125.00 $82.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
157 157 $215.00 $152.84
92250 Photography of the retina
138 137 $100.00 $34.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
56 56 $100.00 $33.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $165.00 $102.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618000435

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
009203753 (VA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Blue Cross/blue Sh
072708 (VA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Old Dominion Eye Care Inc

101 Technology Park Dr, Kilmarnock, VA 224823837

Phone: 8044350547

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 05, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 05, 2014

Registered at 75 D MAIN STREET, MATHEWS, VA 231091270 (Tel: 8047252430)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 05, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 1270, MATHEWS, VA 231091270 (Tel: 8047252430)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 05, 2014

Recorded as PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 05, 2014

Optometrist (License #0618000435 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447267976
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 01, 2006
Last Update: March 05, 2014
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 1270

Mathews, VA 231091270

Phone: 8047252430

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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