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Active NPI 1477943710 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jacob Light , MD

Ophthalmology • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jacob Light, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Light delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2245 S 19TH ST.

Dr. Light is affiliated with Sound Retina Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2245 S 19th St

Tacoma, WA 984052945

Telephone 2535721444
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sound Retina Ps Facility NPI 1700117116

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -15.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Light (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
21,720 215 $70.70 $33.93
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg
810 33 $250.00 $145.28
92134 Imaging of retina
677 453 $165.25 $43.15
67028 Injection of drug into eye
600 403 $633.63 $134.02
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
380 115 $1540.11 $800.72
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
312 24 $657.05 $329.63
92250 Photography of the retina
303 291 $135.98 $38.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
169 168 $190.00 $132.25
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
72 69 $315.56 $174.91
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
69 68 $130.00 $95.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
63 52 $207.00 $70.74
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
61 31 $129.47 $83.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
60 60 $280.00 $176.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
51 51 $230.00 $159.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
50 46 $321.00 $79.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
39 35 $313.00 $102.81
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye
26 26 $345.69 $305.17
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
21 16 $272.14 $51.38
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
20 16 $213.59 $68.36
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina
20 17 $4338.00 $1371.83
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions
17 17 $2798.82 $390.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
16 16 $423.00 $100.48
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina
14 13 $2307.14 $932.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
14 14 $265.00 $69.26
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina
12 12 $3736.25 $1227.28
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
11 11 $397.00 $141.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-01
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD61505824

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MD473519

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MD D97811

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sound Retina Ps

2245 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 984052945

Phone: 2535721444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Himanshu Banda , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1205179496

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1508817594

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1689647109

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

19 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2024

Registered at 2245 S 19TH ST, TACOMA, WA 984052945 (Tel: 2535721444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2024

Registered at 2245 S 19TH ST, TACOMA, WA 984052945 (Tel: 2535721444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2024

Registered at 6201 GREENLEIGH AVE, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 212202004 (Tel: 4109332704)

📍
Updated Practice Location August 11, 2021

Registered at 840 WALNUT ST STE 1020, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191075109 (Tel: 2159283000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2021

Registered at 840 WALNUT ST STE 1020, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191075109 (Tel: 8003316634)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #MD473519 in PA)

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2018

Registered at 1800 ORLEANS ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21287 (Tel: 4109555650)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2018

Registered at 1800 ORLEANS ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212870010

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 04, 2017

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2017

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2017

Recorded as JACOB LIGHT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active January 26, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location January 26, 2015

Registered at 600 N WOLFE ST, THE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE, MD 212870005 (Tel: 4109555000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 26, 2015

Registered at 733 N BROADWAY, THE JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, BALTIMORE, MD 212051832 (Tel: 4109553080)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 26, 2015

Recorded as JACOB LIGHT

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 26, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 26, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477943710
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 26, 2015
Last Update: August 01, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2245 S 19th St

Tacoma, WA 984052945

Phone: 2535721444

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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