Active NPI 1528288669 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Amanda Richards Lakusta , MD

Ophthalmology • Visalia, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Amanda Lakusta, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Visalia, CA. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 2005, Dr. Lakusta delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 112 N AKERS ST STE A.

Dr. Lakusta is affiliated with Visalia Eye Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

112 N Akers St Ste A

Visalia, CA 932915121

Telephone 5597334372

Fax 5597331758

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Visalia Eye Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1770527335

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Visalia, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -2.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.8 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Visalia, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

7.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lakusta (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Visalia Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	14	$93.89	$89.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$158.34	$143.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	168	149	$165.00	$133.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	52	$95.00	$78.45
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	85	46	$2285.00	$579.80
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	81	48	$200.00	$52.65
92250 Photography of the retina	59	57	$95.00	$47.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$198.00	$160.75
92134 Imaging of retina	47	40	$94.00	$42.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	46	43	$94.00	$37.96
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	39	29	$114.00	$94.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	38	36	$153.00	$68.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	29	$140.00	$112.32
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$50.00	$12.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	196	99	$95.00	$76.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	180	162	$165.00	$133.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	176	102	$2259.03	$659.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	176	103	$200.00	$56.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	133	133	$198.00	$159.00
92250 Photography of the retina	106	105	$95.00	$53.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	85	74	$94.00	$37.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	78	70	$153.00	$68.54
92134 Imaging of retina	59	53	$94.00	$42.94
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	45	45	$50.00	$12.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	42	$140.00	$111.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	28	25	$114.00	$93.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$140.00	$112.59
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	12	$2228.57	$767.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	117	114	$208.89	$124.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	75	48	$1447.43	$609.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	72	72	$234.36	$148.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	62	52	$180.24	$62.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	54	42	$160.00	$84.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	28	$144.59	$49.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	33	$89.00	$42.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	30	$92.13	$36.29
92134 Imaging of retina	25	23	$90.64	$40.54
92250 Photography of the retina	22	22	$95.00	$58.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$37.26	$14.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	15	$95.00	$72.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$145.64	$107.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	181	118	$160.00	$82.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	118	78	$1215.00	$609.42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	107	101	$230.00	$119.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	98	98	$275.00	$142.66
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	75	75	$165.00	$82.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	59	$75.00	$41.96
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	35	$140.00	$50.30
92134 Imaging of retina	49	38	$90.00	$39.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	30	$90.00	$34.06
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	24	24	$150.00	$77.17
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	19	$28.00	$13.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-15

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA C154815

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 VA 0101254763

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MD D79626

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Visalia Eye Center Inc

112 N Akers St, Visalia, CA 932915121

Phone: 5597334372

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Dr. David Feil , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1164427597

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Victor Chiu , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1285664375

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Matthew Oblad , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1366472938

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Michael Baumann , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1417953498

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Stanley Feil , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1942205240

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lisa Garbani , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1952981243

Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 15, 2024

Registered at 112 N AKERS ST STE A, VISALIA, CA 932915121 (Tel: 5597334372)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 15, 2024

Registered at 112 N AKERS ST STE A, VISALIA, CA 932915121 (Tel: 5597334372)

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NPI Profile Active December 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 29, 2016

Registered at 30065 BUSINESS CENTER DR, SUITE 1, CHARLOTTE HALL, MD 206223195 (Tel: 3012905915)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 29, 2016

Registered at 30065 BUSINESS CENTER DR, SUITE 1, CHARLOTTE HALL, MD 206223195 (Tel: 3012905915)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 29, 2016

Recorded as AMANDA LAKUSTA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 29, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #D79626 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 30, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528288669

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 30, 2007

Last Update: August 15, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

112 N Akers St Ste A

Visalia, CA 932915121

Phone: 5597334372

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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