Active NPI 1821138496 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Richard Bee , OD

Optometrist • Sedro Woolley, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Bee, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Sedro Woolley, WA. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1973, Dr. Bee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 823 MURDOCK ST.

Dr. Bee accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

823 Murdock St

Sedro Woolley, WA 982841451

Telephone 3608551251

Fax 3608552843

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sedro Woolley Vision Center Inc Facility NPI 1790750313

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Sedro Woolley, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

53 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 53.0 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Sedro Woolley, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

1.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bee (53 Years) 53 Yrs

Sedro Woolley Specialty Average (53.0 Years) 53.0 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	119	119	$120.00	$118.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$153.00	$149.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	116	$120.00	$118.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$153.00	$150.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	126	125	$120.26	$119.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	14	$250.00	$107.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$153.00	$152.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$90.00	$89.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	130	130	$120.00	$119.46
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$153.00	$153.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$90.00	$90.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	101	100	$120.00	$119.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	36	23	$250.00	$110.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$153.00	$152.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	11	$72.00	$43.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	140	139	$120.00	$118.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$153.00	$151.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	22	$72.00	$45.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	12	$250.00	$129.09
92134 Imaging of retina	17	17	$65.00	$41.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	144	141	$120.00	$117.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	47	47	$153.00	$144.08
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	18	$250.00	$122.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	19	$90.00	$66.92
92134 Imaging of retina	18	18	$65.00	$39.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	125	124	$120.00	$118.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$153.00	$144.55
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	15	$250.00	$123.78
92134 Imaging of retina	20	15	$65.00	$39.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$90.00	$70.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$72.00	$42.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00000994

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

2027647 (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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 823 MURDOCK ST, SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 982841451 (Tel: 3608551251)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 348, SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 982840348 (Tel: 3608551251)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOSEPH BEE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #OD00000994 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821138496

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 06, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 348

Sedro Woolley, WA 982840348

Phone: 3608551251

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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