Active NPI 1174570451 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Whitney Baxter , OD

Optometrist • Tumwater, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Baxter, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tumwater, WA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Baxter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5164 CAPITOL BLVD SE.

Dr. Baxter is affiliated with Vision Health Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5164 Capitol Blvd Se

Tumwater, WA 985014442

Telephone 3603573410

Fax 3603575652

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vision Health Pllc Facility NPI 1184781353

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tumwater, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +22.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.4 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Tumwater, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

35.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baxter (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Tumwater Specialty Average (20.4 Years) 20.4 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	205	203	$168.00	$128.56
92134 Imaging of retina	131	127	$73.00	$41.03
92250 Photography of the retina	94	89	$115.00	$37.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	80	$120.33	$90.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	59	57	$115.00	$65.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	56	53	$73.00	$35.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$172.10	$127.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$212.00	$152.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	454	449	$168.00	$127.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	330	185	$111.52	$89.18
92134 Imaging of retina	289	261	$73.00	$40.49
92250 Photography of the retina	241	226	$115.00	$37.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	178	143	$73.00	$35.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	157	137	$115.00	$63.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	66	$165.00	$126.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$212.00	$150.78
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	60	13	$204.00	$96.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	26	$209.00	$95.25
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	41	41	$37.00	$10.66
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	38	12	$20.00	$11.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$160.00	$93.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	387	385	$168.00	$127.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	378	208	$105.00	$90.51
92134 Imaging of retina	235	204	$73.00	$40.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	186	126	$73.00	$35.83
92250 Photography of the retina	175	165	$115.00	$37.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	162	141	$115.00	$62.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	76	$165.00	$127.28
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	58	11	$211.03	$94.39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	36	21	$209.00	$97.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$212.00	$151.68
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	29	29	$37.00	$10.36
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	26	12	$21.54	$11.36
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$117.33	$76.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	430	241	$105.00	$90.75
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	382	382	$168.00	$128.47
92250 Photography of the retina	229	212	$115.00	$39.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	190	159	$115.00	$64.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	185	141	$73.00	$36.33
92134 Imaging of retina	176	148	$73.00	$41.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	102	$165.00	$129.85
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	103	103	$212.00	$153.26
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	56	33	$209.00	$98.57
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	50	18	$20.00	$11.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	47	47	$37.00	$11.01
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	19	$134.32	$84.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	346	188	$105.00	$75.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	230	229	$167.77	$128.46
92250 Photography of the retina	171	152	$114.62	$45.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	159	117	$73.00	$36.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	131	117	$115.00	$64.59
92134 Imaging of retina	102	85	$73.00	$40.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	73	43	$209.00	$99.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	39	$165.00	$107.68
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$212.00	$153.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	30	30	$37.00	$11.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	16	$126.50	$80.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	367	195	$104.98	$74.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	258	258	$167.22	$127.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	184	134	$73.00	$36.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	172	151	$115.00	$64.39
92250 Photography of the retina	155	136	$115.00	$50.14
92134 Imaging of retina	89	77	$73.00	$40.87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	56	32	$209.00	$115.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	37	$161.40	$108.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$210.43	$152.59
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	33	32	$37.00	$11.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$157.00	$108.94
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$123.20	$80.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$65.00	$45.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	300	161	$105.09	$72.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	224	222	$156.63	$127.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	175	151	$114.98	$63.48
92250 Photography of the retina	169	148	$115.00	$56.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	146	115	$72.91	$35.73
92134 Imaging of retina	74	67	$73.00	$41.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	42	$149.66	$107.98
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	25	$215.20	$119.15
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	36	36	$37.00	$14.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$195.39	$152.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	14	$62.28	$44.10
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$117.73	$79.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	169	$105.00	$71.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	188	188	$157.00	$120.86
92250 Photography of the retina	155	139	$115.00	$64.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	119	87	$73.00	$35.34
92134 Imaging of retina	104	87	$73.00	$39.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	102	86	$114.27	$61.92
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	41	26	$209.00	$118.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	31	$147.81	$104.68
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$197.00	$146.08
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$37.00	$13.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-05

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 1530 TX

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vision Health Ps

5164 Capitol Blvd Se, Tumwater, WA 985014442

Phone: 3603573410

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Shikha Gandhi , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1649017831

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Zachary German , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1720640246

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 05, 2024

Registered at 5164 CAPITOL BLVD SE, TUMWATER, WA 985014442 (Tel: 3603573410)

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NPI Profile Active September 05, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 05, 2012

Registered at 210 PINEHURST DRIVE SW, TUMWATER, WA 985015237 (Tel: 3603573410)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 05, 2012

Registered at 210 PINEHURST DRIVE SW, TUMWATER, WA 985015237 (Tel: 3603573410)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 05, 2012

Recorded as RICHARD BAXTER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 05, 2012

Optometrist (License #1530 TX in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174570451

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 30, 2006

Last Update: April 05, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

210 Pinehurst Drive Sw

Tumwater, WA 985015237

Phone: 3603573410

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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