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Dr. Thomas Frederick Saunders , OD

Optometrist • Federal Way, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Saunders, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Federal Way, WA. Practice services are available at 33501 1ST WAY S under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

33501 1st Way S

Federal Way, WA 980036208

Telephone 2538741609
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Virginia Mason Medical Center Facility NPI 1982743340

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Federal Way, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 19.4 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Federal Way, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
140 131 $205.00 $101.73
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
54 54 $337.00 $31.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
48 48 $384.00 $72.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
42 42 $288.00 $125.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
37 37 $245.00 $41.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
33 29 $291.00 $140.71
92134 Imaging of retina
32 32 $254.00 $45.18
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
13 13 $169.00 $12.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD60026418

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003805482

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, FACFAS, Physical Therapist

Katherine Redmon , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1003965161

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Sheila Winkler , SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1013054774

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dr. Terrence Ball , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1013949486

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Delia Viisoreanu , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033348602

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Kieras , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1043239437

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 13, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 13, 2009

Registered at 33501 1ST WAY S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980036208 (Tel: 2538741609)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 13, 2009

Registered at 1100 OLIVE WAY, M4-PFS, SEATTLE, WA 981011873 (Tel: 2065155811)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 13, 2009

Recorded as THOMAS SAUNDERS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 13, 2009

Optometrist (License #OD60026418 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 16, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417109836
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 16, 2008
Last Update: November 13, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1100 Olive Way, M4-Pfs

Seattle, WA 981011873

Phone: 2065155811

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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