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Active NPI 1700853876 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael M Altaweel , MD

Ophthalmology • Madison, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Madison, WI. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1990, Dr. Altaweel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2880 UNIVERSITY AVE.

Dr. Altaweel maintains professional affiliations with University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc, Mercy Health System Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, injection of drug into eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2880 University Ave

Madison, WI 53705

Telephone 6082639339
Fax 6082658060
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Madison, WI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +15.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 25.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
95 Specialists

Practicing in Madison, WI (464 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
90.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Altaweel (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Madison Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
92134 Imaging of retina
1,158 539 $114.98 $23.25
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
626 483 $172.31 $21.10
67028 Injection of drug into eye
609 152 $1439.14 $91.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
576 164 $218.09 $61.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
529 426 $276.65 $89.83
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
215 202 $35.00 $15.43
92134 Imaging of retina
202 97 $135.00 $22.90
67028 Injection of drug into eye
148 50 $1614.28 $92.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
132 47 $234.00 $62.22
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
115 95 $486.29 $132.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
85 60 $343.00 $93.04
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
65 51 $172.00 $21.45
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
49 40 $442.48 $28.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
40 40 $484.29 $123.28
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
34 27 $154.91 $13.56
92250 Photography of the retina
31 28 $106.38 $18.23
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina
27 27 $11162.96 $1058.13
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
26 19 $114.00 $13.71
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina
24 21 $8940.17 $731.27
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
23 23 $236.00 $39.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
22 13 $185.00 $27.49
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
19 19 $35.00 $15.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $535.00 $129.78
76510 Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
16 16 $569.00 $36.72
67105 Repair of detached retina, 1 or more sessions, with a lazer
12 11 $4011.37 $248.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-12
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WI 39782

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 610324864

Phone: 8155996290

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

5618 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 537191208

Phone: 6082741100

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI 535625531

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

2880 University Ave, Madison, WI 537053644

Phone: 6082639339

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 537920001

Phone: 6082636400

Mercy Health System Corporation

3524 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI 535461626

Phone: 6087567100

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 January 21, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 21, 2009

Registered at 2880 UNIVERSITY AVE, MADISON, WI 53705 (Tel: 6082639339)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2009

Registered at 7974 UW HEALTH CT, MIDDLETON, WI 535625531 (Tel: 6088295485)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 21, 2009

Recorded as MICHAEL ALTAWEEL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 21, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #39782 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700853876
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 07, 2006
Last Update: January 12, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7974 Uw Health Ct

Middleton, WI 535625531

Phone: 6088295485

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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