Active NPI 1689783268 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Aaron Tester , MD

Ophthalmology • Federal Way, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Tester, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Federal Way, WA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2000, Dr. Tester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 34719 6TH AVE S.

Dr. Tester is affiliated with Evergreen Eye Center Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, established 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

34719 6th Ave S

Federal Way, WA 980038714

Telephone 2062122100

Fax 2062122194

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Evergreen Eye Center, Pllc Facility NPI 1821167479

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Federal Way, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Federal Way, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tester (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Federal Way Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	3,960	12	$42.00	$34.71
92134 Imaging of retina	846	303	$135.00	$45.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	712	457	$416.00	$139.74
67028 Injection of drug into eye	564	97	$384.24	$126.73
99426 Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	481	137	$144.00	$67.57
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	474	45	$2754.00	$827.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	288	161	$1770.00	$557.29
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	280	187	$158.00	$43.43
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	250	53	$200.00	$92.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	205	177	$424.00	$141.23
99427 Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	181	100	$186.00	$52.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	160	160	$539.00	$181.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	128	123	$123.00	$40.97
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	116	81	$1033.00	$333.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	94	88	$214.00	$72.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	67	$295.00	$99.59
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	87	71	$52.00	$17.22
92250 Photography of the retina	86	86	$125.00	$41.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	47	47	$500.00	$167.51
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	17	11	$741.29	$221.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$187.00	$63.22
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	11	11	$943.09	$239.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,015	359	$135.40	$45.66
67028 Injection of drug into eye	725	123	$377.44	$127.00
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	632	58	$2754.00	$871.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	599	439	$417.12	$140.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	375	320	$425.31	$142.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	327	214	$159.07	$44.75
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	307	65	$200.00	$92.52
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	285	161	$1773.92	$558.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	135	126	$123.31	$41.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$539.52	$182.46
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	113	83	$1034.71	$333.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	105	102	$214.52	$71.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	79	$295.45	$99.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	90	90	$500.53	$166.05
92250 Photography of the retina	86	85	$125.17	$42.46
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	56	34	$200.00	$70.36
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	22	19	$672.77	$222.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$187.22	$62.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,045	409	$139.05	$45.87
67028 Injection of drug into eye	742	143	$388.14	$126.87
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	732	74	$2752.63	$901.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	696	542	$428.01	$140.52
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	356	211	$1806.07	$568.31
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	336	82	$200.00	$93.11
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	335	227	$161.03	$45.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	217	205	$434.31	$143.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	152	152	$554.02	$180.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	119	$304.01	$100.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	124	117	$126.11	$41.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	117	112	$219.01	$72.09
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	110	82	$1065.10	$330.06
92250 Photography of the retina	100	96	$127.93	$42.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$512.10	$170.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	34	$191.22	$63.65
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	16	$715.52	$223.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,042	740	$388.49	$144.02
92134 Imaging of retina	898	372	$126.99	$46.73
67028 Injection of drug into eye	608	118	$350.18	$127.94
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	515	49	$2506.74	$918.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	490	307	$137.17	$49.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	453	262	$1634.20	$566.69
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	336	78	$200.00	$94.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	273	273	$464.01	$169.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	240	144	$172.82	$62.94
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	204	154	$934.84	$338.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	204	152	$394.35	$143.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	178	160	$117.61	$41.83
92250 Photography of the retina	141	137	$119.86	$45.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	134	124	$191.97	$73.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	99	$277.81	$101.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	58	54	$271.17	$103.08
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	25	20	$591.47	$227.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$532.48	$185.21
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	16	13	$2280.16	$829.27
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	13	$82.54	$31.56
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$279.39	$99.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	876	639	$284.40	$140.66
92134 Imaging of retina	814	366	$92.14	$45.55
67028 Injection of drug into eye	496	101	$228.86	$112.20
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	456	48	$1871.76	$930.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	398	232	$1218.92	$559.76
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	383	245	$112.00	$55.11
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	263	61	$200.00	$93.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	211	211	$337.82	$167.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	175	142	$703.76	$337.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	144	122	$240.86	$119.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	124	$166.64	$83.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	128	121	$144.84	$71.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	118	109	$84.20	$42.03
92250 Photography of the retina	116	113	$102.78	$51.28
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	57	56	$200.36	$99.91
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	33	29	$460.38	$223.41
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	26	11	$28.50	$11.49
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	14	$1670.16	$784.65
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	13	$61.94	$29.09
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$190.86	$88.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,069	755	$281.78	$139.33
92134 Imaging of retina	945	404	$91.60	$45.24
67028 Injection of drug into eye	546	103	$224.66	$111.32
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	462	294	$117.75	$57.64
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	439	252	$1417.66	$655.16
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	352	72	$130.97	$83.77
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	344	34	$1894.79	$942.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	226	226	$335.18	$164.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	211	171	$163.24	$80.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	175	133	$744.09	$328.42
92250 Photography of the retina	171	165	$114.38	$56.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	165	157	$144.92	$71.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	156	142	$238.34	$118.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	111	109	$83.00	$40.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	59	56	$197.16	$98.09
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	38	17	$28.50	$12.55
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	29	20	$549.90	$228.35
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	24	23	$1756.22	$837.07
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	20	20	$61.10	$30.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$358.34	$178.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	13	$100.16	$49.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,187	858	$261.31	$143.83
92134 Imaging of retina	966	404	$116.93	$47.65
67028 Injection of drug into eye	564	133	$256.54	$115.72
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	504	315	$141.03	$66.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	457	260	$1708.00	$696.64
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	422	89	$100.00	$76.71
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	246	43	$1000.00	$953.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	222	222	$314.41	$170.52
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	208	149	$863.10	$340.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	179	164	$214.57	$119.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	171	162	$153.83	$72.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	145	$155.79	$82.64
92250 Photography of the retina	159	152	$125.88	$66.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	126	125	$111.83	$43.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	54	52	$178.54	$98.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$331.88	$184.02
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	48	21	$29.53	$13.96
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	25	18	$585.80	$238.36
92285 Photography of content of eyes	24	23	$59.59	$24.49
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	17	17	$57.06	$28.94
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	14	12	$477.73	$203.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	992	789	$199.24	$133.90
92134 Imaging of retina	833	304	$199.74	$44.44
67028 Injection of drug into eye	556	101	$356.96	$108.17
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	466	299	$188.77	$79.38
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	443	261	$2588.00	$629.79
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	400	84	$76.13	$61.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	295	246	$117.95	$78.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	293	217	$1198.00	$315.84
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	242	24	$1000.00	$963.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	174	$177.76	$114.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	171	171	$245.00	$160.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	162	158	$180.16	$70.53
92250 Photography of the retina	141	138	$112.00	$72.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	131	127	$180.00	$40.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	96	96	$274.65	$171.64
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	84	74	$116.92	$92.46
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	32	25	$1507.00	$223.19
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	29	21	$63.79	$40.99
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	24	12	$31.25	$15.50
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	19	17	$388.92	$208.92
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	18	18	$2731.00	$817.06
92285 Photography of content of eyes	15	15	$79.00	$22.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	12	12	$55.00	$27.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-03

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD00043755

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8391112 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare/wps Federal Way #

91162803298003A009 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Ind #

P00122266 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence Federal Way Ryder

2955TE (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare/wps Auburn

91162803298002A010 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare/wps Burien #

91162803298116A007 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L&i Individual Number

0185602 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

911628035 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Group #

CD6646 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Group Number

0870427 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Evergreen Eye Center Pllc

34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 980038714

Phone: 2062122100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Santoro , OD

Optometrist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2024

Registered at 34719 6TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980038714 (Tel: 2062122100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 26, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 25020, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980932020 (Tel: 2062122100)

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NPI Profile Active February 09, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2012

Registered at 34719 6TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980038714 (Tel: 2062122100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2012

Registered at 34719 6TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980038714 (Tel: 2062122100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 09, 2012

Recorded as ROBERT TESTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 09, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #MD00043755 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689783268

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 29, 2006

Last Update: January 03, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

34719 6th Ave S

Federal Way, WA 980038714

Phone: 2062122100

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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