Active NPI 1689647109 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark Lewis Nelson , MD

Ophthalmology • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Nelson, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1993, Dr. Nelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2245 S 19TH ST.

Dr. Nelson 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, injection of drug into eye. 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
200

Tacoma, WA 984052945

Telephone 2535721444

Fax 2538302528

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sound Retina Ps Facility NPI 1700117116

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +8.5 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

55.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (33 Years) 33 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	96,480	578	$70.96	$34.46
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	2,700	67	$250.00	$146.95
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,991	867	$570.27	$132.32
92134 Imaging of retina	1,776	916	$160.00	$42.84
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,066	286	$1560.00	$825.16
92250 Photography of the retina	838	694	$114.00	$39.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	790	614	$190.00	$133.77
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	322	30	$312.00	$202.36
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	306	254	$130.00	$95.24
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	184	13	$675.00	$330.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$280.00	$175.67
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	68	68	$200.00	$174.70
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	56	27	$40.00	$22.03
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	49	30	$261.30	$72.37
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	48	48	$315.00	$301.67
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	30	23	$1963.00	$357.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$230.00	$158.82
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	24	24	$2945.00	$1195.61
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	23	21	$1850.00	$899.90
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	11	11	$1105.00	$542.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	74,220	440	$70.72	$36.40
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,062	944	$474.58	$125.96
92134 Imaging of retina	2,018	1,075	$160.00	$41.01
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,818	443	$1561.72	$862.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	906	717	$190.00	$128.34
92250 Photography of the retina	802	678	$114.00	$37.38
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	737	36	$237.50	$151.06
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	606	64	$650.00	$294.85
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	470	48	$312.00	$194.48
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	272	226	$130.00	$91.30
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	136	16	$650.00	$229.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	135	135	$280.00	$167.27
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	99	99	$200.00	$141.46
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	73	73	$315.00	$268.10
J3490 Unclassified drugs	70	37	$2800.00	$2218.69
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	55	28	$40.00	$22.03
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	39	38	$2945.00	$1145.10
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	31	21	$261.30	$92.56
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	26	19	$261.30	$69.77
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	25	20	$1963.00	$342.91
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	24	24	$1854.17	$787.22
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$350.00	$199.23
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	17	15	$171.00	$48.60
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	12	11	$1030.00	$246.76
67121 Removal of implant material from inside the eye	12	12	$1800.00	$906.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	10,740	156	$71.00	$37.45
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,636	574	$1560.00	$889.92
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	2,426	190	$685.58	$305.59
92134 Imaging of retina	2,192	1,089	$148.50	$40.41
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,095	893	$420.87	$122.01
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,107	842	$190.00	$126.76
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	783	62	$312.00	$196.38
92250 Photography of the retina	732	641	$114.00	$37.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	310	254	$129.97	$88.75
J3590 Unclassified biologics	306	167	$4337.47	$2303.12
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	283	39	$650.00	$293.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	108	108	$280.00	$166.80
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	87	52	$261.30	$93.01
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	86	85	$200.00	$125.40
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	77	77	$315.00	$255.25
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	42	24	$1963.00	$328.69
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	32	32	$2945.00	$1074.94
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$350.00	$220.58
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	25	24	$1870.00	$797.33
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	25	22	$171.00	$48.54
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	23	22	$261.30	$68.08
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	17	17	$1030.00	$236.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$230.00	$150.92
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	11	11	$1030.00	$107.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	2,863	187	$909.46	$306.64
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,329	465	$1560.00	$910.20
92134 Imaging of retina	1,843	859	$80.00	$41.60
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,685	693	$192.64	$124.77
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,066	762	$190.00	$129.41
92250 Photography of the retina	812	686	$114.00	$39.72
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	658	54	$312.00	$197.77
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	538	65	$650.00	$315.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	287	231	$130.00	$91.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	140	140	$280.00	$168.64
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	109	51	$261.30	$94.00
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	81	80	$315.00	$262.08
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	77	77	$200.00	$121.75
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	30	30	$2945.00	$1127.74
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	22	16	$171.00	$50.33
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	19	18	$1870.00	$839.44
67028 Injection of drug into eye	16	16	$164.00	$45.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$230.00	$154.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	2,772	169	$862.73	$312.70
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,248	405	$1493.70	$917.78
92134 Imaging of retina	2,004	922	$80.00	$41.35
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,656	656	$278.15	$111.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,074	712	$188.29	$129.04
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	658	54	$299.74	$195.49
92250 Photography of the retina	612	500	$114.00	$45.66
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	448	58	$634.93	$323.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	357	287	$129.06	$89.62
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	120	76	$246.93	$93.27
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	113	108	$315.00	$244.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$279.42	$166.95
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	96	93	$200.00	$106.52
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	62	46	$258.76	$75.47
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	32	32	$2945.00	$1183.10
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	28	14	$171.00	$53.04
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	28	27	$1870.00	$816.74
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	22	21	$1105.00	$515.47
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	21	21	$1030.00	$532.91
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	19	14	$1963.00	$340.92
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	14	14	$164.00	$133.60
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	12	$3128.00	$1145.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,394	373	$1212.03	$941.96
92134 Imaging of retina	1,828	839	$80.00	$41.34
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,568	580	$375.79	$110.44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,288	753	$183.01	$128.17
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	798	62	$277.89	$193.63
92250 Photography of the retina	780	512	$114.00	$50.51
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	601	61	$509.98	$350.89
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	253	146	$196.89	$82.81
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	148	142	$314.66	$236.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	144	125	$125.00	$89.52
J3590 Unclassified biologics	120	97	$3149.83	$1688.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$276.52	$165.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	91	91	$223.00	$150.47
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	89	88	$200.00	$91.08
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	88	88	$164.00	$136.87
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	39	38	$2862.44	$1155.79
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	36	32	$1858.44	$789.76
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	33	33	$97.00	$80.15
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	30	21	$165.87	$57.56
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	25	23	$1102.64	$514.11
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	23	15	$1942.87	$350.84
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	11	11	$1030.00	$541.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,204	322	$1200.00	$947.12
92134 Imaging of retina	1,770	761	$80.00	$41.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,507	750	$183.00	$126.17
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,379	453	$315.08	$107.51
92250 Photography of the retina	923	550	$114.00	$56.23
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	903	66	$240.00	$194.38
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	525	35	$500.00	$370.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	246	246	$223.00	$151.36
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	231	207	$310.00	$230.92
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	204	101	$164.00	$76.44
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	176	175	$240.34	$151.19
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	126	121	$200.00	$85.48
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	100	88	$125.00	$88.46
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	53	43	$82.00	$72.47
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	52	39	$149.00	$73.02
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	38	26	$41.00	$27.38
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	36	32	$1046.00	$524.73
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	26	25	$1454.00	$883.80
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	26	26	$2301.00	$1165.60
J2503 Injection, pegaptanib sodium, 0.3 mg	23	14	$1100.00	$707.77
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	12	$2646.00	$1325.72
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	12	12	$20.00	$0.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$255.00	$164.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,838	731	$80.00	$40.39
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,774	255	$1200.00	$960.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,322	649	$183.00	$122.79
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,148	373	$300.87	$105.01
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	840	60	$240.00	$194.70
92250 Photography of the retina	457	348	$114.00	$65.89
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	386	30	$500.00	$372.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	190	190	$223.00	$148.31
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	179	158	$310.00	$227.27
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	177	94	$82.00	$70.28
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	151	129	$200.00	$80.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	102	85	$125.00	$85.40
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	57	35	$149.00	$90.57
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	47	30	$41.00	$26.90
J2503 Injection, pegaptanib sodium, 0.3 mg	37	18	$1100.00	$890.78
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	35	35	$2301.00	$1146.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	19	$66.00	$43.37
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	18	17	$1046.00	$517.10
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	18	17	$1454.00	$898.14
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	12	$2646.00	$1335.24
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	12	11	$783.00	$477.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-10

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA 00043072

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ptan

G8895607 (WA)

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

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Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1205179496

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jacob Light , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1477943710

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Anthony Truxal , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1508817594

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active March 26, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2013

Registered at 2245 S 19TH ST, 200, TACOMA, WA 984052945 (Tel: 2535721444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2013

Registered at 2245 S 19TH ST, 200, TACOMA, WA 984052945 (Tel: 2535721444)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2013

Recorded as MARK NELSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #00043072 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689647109

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 08, 2006

Last Update: April 10, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2245 S 19th St, 200

Tacoma, WA 984052945

Phone: 2535721444

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