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Dr. Derek Alan Walton , OD

Optometrist • Riverton, WY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Walton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Riverton, WY. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2011, Dr. Walton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 E ADAMS AVE.

Dr. Walton is affiliated with Hometown Eyecare And Optical and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

400 E Adams Ave

Riverton, WY 825014413

Telephone 3078563937
Fax 3078561306
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Kister Eyecare, Pc Facility NPI 1700055951

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Riverton, WY

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 20.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Riverton, WY (156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
31.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walton (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Riverton Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
208 122 $105.00 $88.49
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
133 133 $145.00 $123.41
92134 Imaging of retina
53 49 $69.00 $39.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
40 40 $165.00 $145.87
92250 Photography of the retina
40 40 $90.00 $36.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
40 38 $99.00 $62.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
38 28 $148.00 $124.88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
38 37 $69.00 $33.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
31 19 $217.40 $104.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WY 413T

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 UT 8527006-9934

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Ptan
U000078885 (UT)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hometown Eyecare And Optical

400 E Adams Ave, Riverton, WY 825014413

Phone: 3078563937

Secondary Practice Locations

955 N Main St

Spanish Fork, UT 846601150

Phone: 8017983557

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1336125319

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1821072042

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Optometrist (License #8527006-9934 in UT)

NPI Profile Active September 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2017

Registered at 400 E ADAMS AVE, RIVERTON, WY 825014413 (Tel: (307) 856-3937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2017

Registered at 400 E ADAMS AVE, RIVERTON, WY 825014413 (Tel: (307) 856-3937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2017

Recorded as DEREK WALTON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2017

Optometrist (License #413T in WY)

NPI Profile Active November 15, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location November 15, 2016

Registered at 955 N MAIN ST, SPANISH FORK, UT 846601150 (Tel: 8017983557)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2016

Registered at 955 N MAIN ST, SPANISH FORK, UT 846601150 (Tel: 8017983557)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 15, 2016

Recorded as DEREK WALTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2016

Optometrist (License #8527006-9934 in UT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 07, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295019339
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 07, 2011
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

400 E Adams Ave

Riverton, WY 825014413

Phone: 3078563937

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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