Active NPI 1104878859 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James P Guzek , MD

Ophthalmology • Kennewick, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Guzek, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Kennewick, WA. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1978, Dr. Guzek delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6695 W RIO GRANDE AVE.

Dr. Guzek is affiliated with Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6695 W Rio Grande Ave

Kennewick, WA 993363301

Telephone 5097360826

Fax 5097356868

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute, Inc., P.c. Facility NPI 1619144607

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Hahnemann University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Kennewick, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

48 Yrs +12.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Kennewick, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Guzek (48 Years) 48 Yrs

Kennewick Specialty Average (35.3 Years) 35.3 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,546	903	$143.75	$25.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,050	897	$2326.93	$431.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	322	322	$1920.00	$308.11
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	56	31	$175.71	$33.23
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	30	30	$3174.40	$594.55
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	14	12	$3008.00	$513.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,682	1,252	$111.67	$27.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,423	1,215	$1728.88	$432.09
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	314	313	$1141.10	$312.76
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	38	33	$2130.39	$594.66
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	35	28	$3412.80	$536.07
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	20	17	$118.80	$31.09
65426 Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft	12	12	$1855.83	$417.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	1,542	1,273	$102.02	$29.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,515	1,252	$1621.30	$433.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	357	353	$994.12	$306.93
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	26	25	$2022.92	$603.81
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	24	20	$3327.00	$542.03
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	24	23	$108.00	$29.89
65426 Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft	19	17	$1346.42	$401.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	2,175	1,511	$107.51	$29.32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,763	1,473	$1629.59	$443.10
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	323	321	$1001.76	$312.93
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	76	70	$2024.89	$608.01
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	62	52	$1800.00	$320.89
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	34	25	$109.47	$31.15
65426 Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft	22	20	$1436.00	$394.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	2,168	1,129	$97.76	$31.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,341	1,073	$1506.59	$443.13
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	246	245	$931.04	$314.88
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	81	74	$1920.85	$612.82
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	60	44	$1794.00	$278.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	2,961	1,517	$76.05	$34.06
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,883	1,484	$1346.29	$520.87
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	336	335	$843.13	$319.83
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	63	51	$1800.00	$208.32
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	62	52	$1662.29	$658.13
65426 Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft	12	12	$1017.67	$370.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	3,271	1,705	$75.94	$36.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,106	1,694	$1336.59	$515.26
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	369	367	$825.96	$312.35
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	51	39	$1800.00	$204.63
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	34	32	$1682.71	$646.13
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	34	18	$92.59	$36.46
65426 Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft	20	17	$1184.60	$362.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	3,125	1,711	$72.44	$39.23
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,993	1,666	$1236.65	$489.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	262	260	$694.74	$292.70
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	77	75	$1505.96	$607.07
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	50	43	$1800.00	$381.81
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	37	20	$72.32	$38.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$124.33	$70.31
65426 Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft	13	11	$848.69	$368.08
66825 Repositioning of lens prosthesis	12	11	$1211.00	$540.71
66840 Aspiration of lens material by aspiration	11	11	$1206.55	$461.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-20

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD00040667

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

0048152 (MT)

Medicaid State Provider ID

1002514 (WA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

8062921 (ID)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L & I

0157781 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence-Kennewick

3870GU (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Mt

M000082437 (MT)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rail Road Medicare

180043816 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc

2606 116th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 980041422

Phone: 4254627664

Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc

1621 Market Place Dr, Great Falls, MT 594043480

Phone: 4064542202

Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc

2822 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 837054159

Phone: 2083857576

Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc

3330 4th St, Lewiston, ID 835014405

Phone: 2087462025

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

Michelle Johnson , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1083945695

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Virginia Bice , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1104425479

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Bruce Flint , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1154438471

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Aaron Bronner , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1275730723

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Oswald Rondon , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1285680769

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brian Johnson , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1487761748

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2017

Registered at 6695 W RIO GRANDE AVE, KENNEWICK, WA 993363301 (Tel: 5097360826)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 07, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 1506, CHEHALIS, WA 985320409 (Tel: 3602423008)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 07, 2017

Recorded as JAMES GUZEK, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 07, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #MD00040667 in WA)

✅

NPI Profile Active March 16, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 16, 2010

Registered at 8200 W GRANDRIDGE BLVD, KENNEWICK, WA 993361680 (Tel: 5097360826)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 1506, CHEHALIS, WA 985320409 (Tel: 3602423008)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 16, 2010

Recorded as JAMES GUZEK, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #MD00040667 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104878859

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 17, 2006

Last Update: November 23, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1506

Chehalis, WA 985320409

Phone: 3602423008

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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