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Active NPI 1518081264 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Amy A Bearden , OD

Optometrist • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Amy Bearden, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Bearden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2222 JAMES ST STE A.

Dr. Bearden is affiliated with Whatcom Vision Clinics Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2222 James St Ste A

Bellingham, WA 982254152

Telephone 3606764030
Fax 3606768719
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Whatcom Vision Clinics Llc Facility NPI 1407804552

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bellingham, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +7.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.8 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bearden (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Bellingham Specialty Average (15.8 Years) 15.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
28 22 $195.00 $128.07
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $195.00 $126.85
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
16 12 $120.00 $64.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
15 13 $95.00 $35.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 3870

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
2029684 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Whatcom Vision Clinics Llc

2222 James St A, Bellingham, WA 982254152

Phone: 3606764030

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1568674521

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1740535624

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1770798407

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2222 JAMES ST STE A, BELLINGHAM, WA 982254152 (Tel: 3606764030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 4026 SPRINGLAND LANE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 (Tel: 3607388304)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as AMY BEARDEN, O.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #3870 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 19, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518081264
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 19, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4026 Springland Lane

Bellingham, WA 98226

Phone: 3607388304

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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