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Dr. Philip N Bastian , OD

Optometrist • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Philip Bastian, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 14 years of clinical practice since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2012, Dr. Bastian provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 2222 JAMES ST STE A.

Dr. Bastian 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, closure of tear duct opening using plug. 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 3606764030
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Whatcom Vision Clinics Llc Facility NPI 1407804552

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bellingham, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -1.8 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
57.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bastian (14 Years) 14 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
252 184 $132.00 $85.52
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
239 238 $195.00 $118.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
154 107 $195.00 $119.91
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
149 41 $249.00 $104.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
148 93 $95.00 $32.73
92250 Photography of the retina
111 99 $110.32 $34.74
92134 Imaging of retina
94 72 $95.00 $37.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
86 63 $165.00 $60.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
32 21 $500.00 $99.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
32 32 $225.00 $140.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD60293970

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 - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License WA OD60293970

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

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 1518081264

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1568674521

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 17, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2012

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2012

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2012

Recorded as PHILIP BASTIAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2012

Optometrist (License #OD60293970 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 17, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740535624
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 17, 2012
Last Update: July 17, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2222 James St Ste A

Bellingham, WA 982254152

Phone: 3606764030

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