Active NPI 1104818814 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James H. Grimes , OD

Optometrist • Olympia, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Grimes, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Olympia, WA. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1975, Dr. Grimes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1405 HARRISON AVE NW.

Dr. Grimes accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, 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

1405 Harrison Ave Nw
Ste. 101

Olympia, WA 985025360

Telephone 3603575548

Fax 3607869797

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kornmesser Optometry Clinic Inc Ps Facility NPI 1205961836

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Olympia, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

51 Yrs +30.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.1 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

41 Specialists

Practicing in Olympia, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

47.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Grimes (51 Years) 51 Yrs

Olympia Specialty Average (20.1 Years) 20.1 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	338	209	$134.56	$90.77
92250 Photography of the retina	221	213	$115.00	$34.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	201	191	$115.00	$63.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$179.25	$111.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	23	$99.72	$36.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	358	224	$135.06	$90.22
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	304	273	$152.45	$63.30
92250 Photography of the retina	273	267	$115.00	$34.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$179.79	$111.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	19	$108.41	$36.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	320	207	$134.94	$90.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	229	216	$115.00	$63.53
92250 Photography of the retina	217	209	$115.00	$34.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$178.33	$112.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	20	$111.59	$36.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	13	$250.00	$105.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	398	258	$134.85	$92.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	281	268	$115.00	$64.67
92250 Photography of the retina	263	253	$115.00	$36.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$181.69	$113.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	25	$250.00	$107.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	16	$105.94	$37.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$218.33	$153.26
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$200.00	$129.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	371	254	$133.19	$75.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	303	283	$115.00	$64.52
92250 Photography of the retina	284	273	$115.00	$41.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$185.63	$109.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	26	$250.00	$107.92
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	28	26	$113.75	$30.68
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$171.67	$125.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$83.64	$11.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	439	314	$127.61	$74.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	330	309	$107.12	$64.79
92250 Photography of the retina	319	308	$115.02	$45.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$172.96	$108.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	57	35	$250.00	$125.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$150.00	$128.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	20	$103.85	$45.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	458	326	$118.43	$69.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	371	355	$99.44	$61.37
92250 Photography of the retina	369	358	$115.00	$47.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$157.11	$102.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	49	31	$250.00	$115.36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$135.61	$120.86
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	16	16	$112.19	$29.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	11	$92.69	$41.56
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$97.92	$13.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	398	297	$113.69	$68.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	293	286	$80.45	$54.16
92250 Photography of the retina	293	287	$114.57	$62.10
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	109	109	$131.38	$116.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$141.33	$100.30
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	57	36	$250.00	$114.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$131.62	$128.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	18	$95.63	$53.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 1082

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

8028011 (WA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

2495208 (WA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

2027738 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Id #

910872462 (WA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 24, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2010

Registered at 1405 HARRISON AVE NW, STE. 101, OLYMPIA, WA 985025360 (Tel: 3603575548)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2010

Registered at 1405 HARRISON AVE NW STE 101, OLYMPIA, WA 985025327 (Tel: 3603575548)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2010

Recorded as JAMES GRIMES, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2010

Optometrist (License #1082 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 18, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104818814

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 18, 2005

Last Update: August 24, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1405 Harrison Ave Nw Ste 101

Olympia, WA 985025327

Phone: 3603575548

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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