Active NPI 1720056112 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Luther Owen Ness , OD

Optometrist • Walla Walla, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Luther Ness, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Walla Walla, WA. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1985, Dr. Ness delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 22 W MAIN ST.

Dr. Ness is affiliated with Valley Vision Clinic Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

22 W Main St

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Telephone 5095292020

Fax 5095292115

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Valley Vision Clinic Ps Facility NPI 1558320838

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Walla Walla, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +21.3 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

41.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ness (41 Years) 41 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
92250 Photography of the retina	179	178	$115.03	$37.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	155	155	$170.03	$127.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	47	$80.00	$57.11
92134 Imaging of retina	23	23	$70.22	$40.39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	18	13	$218.00	$105.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$125.00	$86.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	15	$70.33	$35.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$95.42	$64.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	456	447	$115.00	$37.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	305	305	$170.00	$127.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	114	68	$80.00	$56.64
92134 Imaging of retina	67	64	$70.00	$40.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	50	$125.00	$88.52
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	48	28	$218.00	$105.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	26	$70.00	$34.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$95.00	$63.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$170.00	$127.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$170.00	$150.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	559	552	$112.00	$37.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	349	347	$160.00	$127.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	92	$115.00	$89.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	76	50	$72.00	$56.68
92134 Imaging of retina	69	68	$64.00	$40.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	45	$64.00	$35.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	33	19	$231.21	$104.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	30	$90.00	$63.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$160.00	$151.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	524	513	$112.00	$39.90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	314	314	$160.00	$129.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	90	$110.00	$91.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	41	$67.00	$57.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	49	32	$240.24	$112.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	42	$64.00	$34.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	39	$90.00	$63.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$160.00	$153.73
92134 Imaging of retina	29	27	$64.00	$41.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$117.33	$84.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	453	446	$112.00	$46.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	301	301	$160.00	$129.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	84	$110.00	$75.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	34	$67.00	$46.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$160.00	$154.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	40	40	$64.00	$37.97
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	37	20	$218.00	$109.18
92134 Imaging of retina	31	28	$64.00	$42.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$155.00	$111.64
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	12	$140.00	$89.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	504	486	$112.00	$51.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	339	338	$160.00	$129.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	104	$110.00	$74.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	66	48	$67.00	$45.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	50	48	$90.00	$65.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	49	48	$64.00	$35.87
92134 Imaging of retina	42	39	$64.00	$40.02
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	39	24	$218.00	$125.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$160.00	$154.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$155.00	$98.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	494	482	$108.36	$57.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	352	352	$156.34	$127.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	90	$98.93	$72.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	53	$59.53	$43.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	53	$90.00	$63.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	51	$64.00	$35.90
92134 Imaging of retina	47	43	$64.00	$41.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	45	27	$218.00	$122.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$156.67	$150.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$141.43	$108.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	469	461	$97.00	$66.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	345	344	$145.00	$123.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	88	$80.00	$72.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	38	$50.00	$43.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	50	48	$64.00	$35.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	44	$90.00	$64.61
92134 Imaging of retina	39	36	$64.00	$40.88
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	28	17	$218.00	$119.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$145.00	$143.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$120.00	$106.84
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$116.36	$80.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-12-21

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 1666X

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

2009496 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence Oregon

022886004

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence Washington

NE6992

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Travelers Medicare Retire

410016583

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

5752548

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Comm Health Plan Of Wash

8886644808

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dept Of Labor And Industr

98641

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Vision Service Plan

T03124

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

032340000

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dept Of Labor Seattle Dfe

610605300

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Valley Vision Clinic Ps

22 W Main St, Walla Walla, WA 993622816

Phone: 50952920209411

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jeremy Beam , OD

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Doctor of Optometry

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Dr. Chad Burton , OD

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 08, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2012

Registered at 22 W MAIN ST, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362 (Tel: 5095292020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 1138, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362 (Tel: 5095292020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 08, 2012

Recorded as LUTHER NESS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 08, 2012

Optometrist (License #1666X in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720056112

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 10, 2006

Last Update: December 21, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1138

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Phone: 5095292020

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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