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Dr. Christopher Norman Pierce Hansen , OD

Optometrist • Princeton, WV

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Hansen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Princeton, WV. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Hansen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 324 OAKVALE RD STE 100.

Dr. Hansen maintains professional affiliations with Appalachian Eye Care Inc, New River Eye Care Family Optometry Pc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

324 Oakvale Rd Ste 100

Princeton, WV 247403829

Telephone 3044252444
Fax 3044252446
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Appalachian Eye Care Facility NPI 1578756631

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Princeton, WV

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +14.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Princeton, WV (286 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
33.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hansen (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Princeton Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
3,347 28 $2.96 $1.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
201 145 $152.39 $118.62
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
162 162 $155.00 $114.75
92134 Imaging of retina
71 62 $81.49 $36.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
51 51 $186.00 $136.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
51 48 $93.00 $55.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
43 42 $90.56 $31.03
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
42 41 $150.00 $113.94
92250 Photography of the retina
41 40 $84.71 $32.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
33 32 $112.00 $83.96
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
26 26 $39.00 $25.06
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
25 23 $20.00 $15.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
16 16 $205.00 $155.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-08
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618000990

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WV 973-OD

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
010076404 (VA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed Vision
810833

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Appalachian Eye Care Inc

324 Oakvale Rd, Princeton, WV 247403829

Phone: 3044252444

New River Eye Care Family Optometry Pc

206 Kinter Way, Pearisburg, VA 241342293

Phone: 5409214116

Secondary Practice Locations

700 Wenonah Ave

Pearisburg, VA 241341638

Phone: 5409214116

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1417694068

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1790271211

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1811884711

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1851901813

Doctor of Optometry

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 March 08, 2021

Registered at 324 OAKVALE RD STE 100, PRINCETON, WV 247403829 (Tel: 3044252444)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 08, 2021

Optometrist (License #973-OD in WV)

NPI Profile Active April 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2016

Registered at 700 WENONAH AVE, PEARISBURG, VA 241341638 (Tel: 5409214116)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2016

Registered at 700 WENONAH AVE, 700 WENONAH AVE, PEARISBURG, VA 241341638 (Tel: 5409214116)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 14, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HANSEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 14, 2016

Optometrist (License #0618000990 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447332242
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 20, 2006
Last Update: March 08, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

700 Wenonah Ave, 700 Wenonah Ave

Pearisburg, VA 241341638

Phone: 5409214116

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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