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- 1864 Columbia Blvd, Saint Helens, OR 97051
About Dr. Chewerda
Thomas A. Chewerda, O.D. practices optometry in Saint Helens, OR. Thomas is a 2009 graduate of Pacific University - College of Optometry. Thomas is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 277 Medicare patients across 323 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164652590.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (503) 397-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1864 COLUMBIA BLVD
Saint Helens, OR 97051
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
323 services · 277 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
37 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
68 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
57 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
24 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
60 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
39 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometry specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Saint Helens 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas A. Chewerda's specialty?
Thomas A. Chewerda is an optometry in Saint Helens, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas A. Chewerda?
Thomas A. Chewerda is listed at 1864 Columbia Blvd, Saint Helens, OR 97051. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas A. Chewerda?
The number on file is (503) 397-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas A. Chewerda's NPI number?
Thomas A. Chewerda's National Provider Identifier is 1164652590. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Thomas A. Chewerda's education?
Thomas A. Chewerda attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas A. Chewerda been practicing?
Thomas A. Chewerda has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas A. Chewerda known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas A. Chewerda performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas A. Chewerda confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas A. Chewerda. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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