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Dr. Eric Patrick Nilsen , OD

Optometrist • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Nilsen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1997, Dr. Nilsen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 601 N COURTHOUSE RD.

Dr. Nilsen maintains professional affiliations with Myeyedr Optometry Of Virginia, Pllc, Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd and accepts 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 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

601 N Courthouse Rd

Richmond, VA 232364062

Telephone 8048582022
Fax 8044239090
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Richmond, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +11.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 20.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
96 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (1522 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
27.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nilsen (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Richmond Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 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
174 173 $150.00 $122.04
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
61 52 $110.00 $86.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
18 18 $170.00 $143.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
17 17 $80.00 $61.20
92134 Imaging of retina
17 17 $80.00 $38.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
15 15 $80.00 $32.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618000736

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

Myeyedr Optometry Of Virginia, Pllc

44727 Brimfield Dr, Ashburn, VA 201475920

Phone: 5713854600

Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd

601 N Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 232364062

Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd

1660 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 231398007

Phone: 8048973334

Myeyedr Optometry Of Virginia, Pllc

601 N Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 232364062

Phone: 8048582020

Oatman Nilsen And Associates Optometrists Ltd

601 N Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 232364062

Phone: 8048582020

Myeyedr Optometry Of Virginia, Pllc

1660 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 231398007

Phone: 8048973334

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063567816

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1447296728

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 November 03, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 03, 2008

Registered at 601 N COURTHOUSE RD, RICHMOND, VA 232364062 (Tel: 8048582022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 03, 2008

Registered at 601 N COURTHOUSE RD, RICHMOND, VA 232364062 (Tel: 8048582020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 03, 2008

Recorded as ERIC NILSEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 03, 2008

Optometrist (License #0618000736 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558307710
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 22, 2006
Last Update: November 03, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

601 N Courthouse Rd

Richmond, VA 232364062

Phone: 8048582020

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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