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Active NPI 1528671351 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Michelle Marie Hammond , OD

Optometrist • Walla Walla, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michelle Hammond, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Walla Walla, WA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Dr. Hammond delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 77 WAINWRIGHT DR.

Dr. Hammond is affiliated with Randall K Tozer Md Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

77 Wainwright Dr

Walla Walla, WA 993623975

Telephone 5095255200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Walla Walla Vamc Facility NPI 1477501666

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Walla Walla, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -13.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.7 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Walla Walla, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hammond (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Walla Walla Specialty Average (19.7 Years) 19.7 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
673 655 $306.30 $121.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
469 279 $314.15 $123.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
370 270 $221.54 $87.67
92250 Photography of the retina
242 226 $90.08 $35.60
92134 Imaging of retina
149 138 $98.36 $38.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
123 123 $362.21 $143.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
112 103 $88.70 $33.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
84 78 $154.11 $60.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
40 39 $137.70 $54.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
19 19 $409.24 $161.21
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
17 13 $47.12 $19.11
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease
17 13 $150.68 $34.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
16 16 $270.47 $106.78
65800 Removal of eye fluid
15 15 $288.30 $109.23
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
12 12 $443.38 $174.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-31
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD61062442

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

Randall K Tozer Md Pc

9811 N 95th St, Scottsdale, AZ 852584527

Phone: 4809474493

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 31, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2020

Registered at 77 WAINWRIGHT DR, WALLA WALLA, WA 993623975 (Tel: 5095255200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2020

Registered at 77 WAINWRIGHT DR, WALLA WALLA, WA 993623975

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2020

Recorded as MICHELLE HAMMOND, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2020

Optometrist (License #OD61062442 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528671351
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 31, 2020
Last Update: August 31, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

77 Wainwright Dr

Walla Walla, WA 993623975

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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