Active NPI 1396896551 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Christine Hall Richter , OD

Optometrist • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christine Richter, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1993, Dr. Richter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 19116 33RD W AVE.

Dr. Richter is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

19116 33rd W Ave

Seattle, WA 98101

Telephone 4257127900

Fax 4257127905

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Virginia Mason Medical Center Facility NPI 1568510774

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +14.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.5 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

197 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Richter (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	122	122	$335.00	$125.91
92134 Imaging of retina	87	72	$269.80	$40.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$395.00	$148.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	34	$235.00	$89.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$330.00	$128.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$428.00	$166.73
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	14	$238.00	$89.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$261.69	$36.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	138	136	$323.07	$129.26
92134 Imaging of retina	84	68	$259.32	$41.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$391.58	$147.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	36	$229.70	$91.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$289.00	$113.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	14	$255.00	$37.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	110	$302.80	$130.08
92134 Imaging of retina	95	82	$254.88	$41.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$432.73	$169.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	36	$221.15	$92.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$397.50	$152.68
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$337.67	$129.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$247.12	$37.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$288.20	$113.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	144	$291.00	$129.25
92134 Imaging of retina	112	94	$228.46	$41.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$436.00	$169.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	34	$205.00	$92.45
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$343.00	$129.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	16	$209.25	$37.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	133	133	$341.00	$128.79
92134 Imaging of retina	79	69	$202.00	$41.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	54	$204.00	$76.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$405.00	$154.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$288.00	$111.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$199.00	$38.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	141	141	$341.00	$128.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	79	$202.00	$75.41
92134 Imaging of retina	77	62	$210.00	$41.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$406.00	$154.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	26	$286.00	$110.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	26	$208.00	$37.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$435.00	$166.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	17	$237.00	$90.10
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$201.00	$77.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	135	135	$325.00	$127.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	106	76	$215.00	$73.35
92134 Imaging of retina	60	54	$213.00	$42.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$389.00	$150.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	21	$213.00	$37.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$419.00	$165.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$278.00	$108.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$277.00	$108.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	159	158	$300.00	$122.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	92	$232.00	$71.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	61	61	$360.00	$140.15
92134 Imaging of retina	40	33	$199.75	$41.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	16	$197.13	$37.66
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$213.00	$74.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00003090

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

2016376 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield #

1334HA (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Labor And Industries #

0039597 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

410044098 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Specialist Pin

US2343168 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

19116 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 980364706

Phone: 4257127900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

19 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Amy Thomson

Internal Medicine

NPI 1023451358

Martha Leonard , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1043313554

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Lynda Parton , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1235561994

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Carrie Bryant , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1265408488

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 September 16, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 16, 2015

Registered at 19116 33RD W AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101 (Tel: 4257127900)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address September 16, 2015

Registered at 19116 33RD W AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101 (Tel: 4257127900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 16, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTINE RICHTER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 16, 2015

Optometrist (License #OD00003090 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396896551

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 15, 2007

Last Update: September 16, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

19116 33rd W Ave

Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 4257127900

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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