Active NPI 1275634206 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mel L Lindauer , OD

Optometrist • Spokane, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mel Lindauer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Spokane, WA. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1993, Dr. Lindauer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 513 E HASTINGS RD STE C.

Dr. Lindauer is affiliated with Optic One Eye Care Centers Of Spokane Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of 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

513 E Hastings Rd Ste C

Spokane, WA 992181977

Telephone 5093282632

Fax 5093242377

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Optic One Eye Care Centers Of Spokane Pc Facility NPI 1801948013

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Spokane, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +14.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

90 Specialists

Practicing in Spokane, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

43.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lindauer (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Spokane Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	74	$239.80	$127.98
92134 Imaging of retina	90	68	$82.00	$39.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	56	$155.00	$90.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	74	58	$118.99	$64.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	37	$80.81	$34.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$185.00	$126.89

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	169	117	$165.50	$127.09
92134 Imaging of retina	160	95	$85.44	$39.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	123	75	$115.81	$90.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	60	$129.00	$63.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	67	57	$85.00	$34.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$185.00	$127.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	107	$115.00	$90.89
92134 Imaging of retina	150	98	$85.00	$40.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	104	$165.00	$127.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	62	$129.00	$62.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	62	52	$85.00	$34.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$185.00	$128.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	197	120	$115.00	$92.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	116	$165.00	$130.78
92134 Imaging of retina	163	101	$85.00	$40.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	142	89	$129.00	$64.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	116	74	$85.00	$35.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$185.00	$129.04
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$114.00	$38.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	70	$115.00	$75.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	92	$165.00	$110.15
92134 Imaging of retina	79	62	$85.00	$41.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	59	$129.00	$64.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	57	50	$85.00	$36.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	46	46	$185.00	$128.34

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	204	132	$165.00	$108.50
92134 Imaging of retina	171	112	$85.00	$40.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	106	$115.00	$74.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	122	84	$129.00	$64.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	69	54	$85.00	$35.48
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	62	61	$185.00	$127.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	15	$450.00	$124.96
92250 Photography of the retina	28	27	$114.00	$48.02
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	26	17	$77.00	$34.26
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	18	17	$112.00	$47.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$213.00	$152.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	218	122	$115.00	$73.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	132	$165.00	$108.05
92134 Imaging of retina	164	111	$85.00	$40.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	141	92	$129.00	$64.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	107	82	$85.00	$35.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	73	73	$185.00	$126.36
92250 Photography of the retina	34	33	$114.00	$55.96
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	31	22	$77.00	$34.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	16	$450.00	$128.09
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	24	24	$112.00	$45.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	11	$400.00	$56.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$213.00	$152.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	242	132	$115.00	$70.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	167	113	$129.00	$63.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	112	$165.00	$103.46
92134 Imaging of retina	104	84	$85.00	$38.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	99	82	$85.00	$34.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	79	79	$185.00	$121.22
92250 Photography of the retina	30	27	$114.00	$63.11
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	20	20	$112.00	$46.42
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	15	12	$77.00	$30.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$213.00	$146.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-09-16

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 3047

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

2015535 (WA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

805164300 (ID)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dept Labor & Industries

104021 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Vision Service Plan

601486059 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence Blue Shield Of Id

00001001553 (ID)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Asuris Nw Health

LI4110 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Molina Healthcare

WANP663Y (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P00172004 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Health

594582001 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Optic One Eye Care Centers Of Spokane Pc

1720 N Hamilton St, Spokane, WA 992072474

Phone: 5093282632

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. William Gimness , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1346307055

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jaxon Lindauer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1376281451

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 16, 2021

Registered at 513 E HASTINGS RD STE C, SPOKANE, WA 992181977 (Tel: 5093282632)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 16, 2021

Registered at 513 E HASTINGS RD STE C, SPOKANE, WA 992181963 (Tel: 5093282632)

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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2019

Registered at 1720 N HAMILTON ST, SPOKANE, WA 992072474 (Tel: 5093282632)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 16, 2019

Recorded as MEL LINDAUER, O.D.

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NPI Profile Active March 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2008

Registered at 513 E HASTINGS RD, SPOKANE, WA 992181977 (Tel: 5093282632)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2008

Registered at 513 E HASTINGS RD, SPOKANE, WA 992181977 (Tel: 5093282632)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 13, 2008

Recorded as MELVIN LINDAUER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 13, 2008

Optometrist (License #3047 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275634206

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 25, 2006

Last Update: September 16, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

513 E Hastings Rd Ste C

Spokane, WA 992181963

Phone: 5093282632

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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