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Dr. Christopher J Babin , OD

Optometrist • Yakima, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Babin, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Yakima, WA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Babin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1211 S 40TH AVE.

Dr. Babin is affiliated with Cascade Eye Center Inc Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1211 S 40th Ave

Yakima, WA 989083961

Telephone 5099662966
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cascade Eye Center, Inc.,p.s. Facility NPI 1740364967

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Yakima, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +15.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Yakima, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Babin (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Yakima Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
454 451 $187.16 $132.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
331 203 $127.33 $95.15
92134 Imaging of retina
253 223 $83.00 $42.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
150 144 $140.00 $63.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
133 132 $80.00 $35.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
107 81 $188.04 $134.04
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
99 99 $30.00 $11.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
88 88 $223.00 $155.51
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
67 67 $186.15 $134.97
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
65 41 $283.00 $112.09
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
33 26 $120.00 $68.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00003368

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
2021665 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cascade Eye Center Inc Ps

1211 40th Ave S, Yakima, WA 989083961

Phone: 5099662966

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
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OPTOMETRICDOCTOR

NPI 1982818274

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 01, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 01, 2017

Registered at 1211 S 40TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989083961 (Tel: 5099662966)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2017

Registered at 1211 S 40TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989083961 (Tel: 5099662966)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 01, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BABIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 01, 2017

Optometrist (License #OD00003368 in WA)

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 1211 S 40TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989083961 (Tel: 5099662966)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 29, 2016

Registered at 1211 S 40TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989083961 (Tel: 5099662966)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 29, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BABIN, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #OD00003368 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 26, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902952476
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 26, 2007
Last Update: March 01, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1211 S 40th Ave

Yakima, WA 989083961

Phone: 5099662966

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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