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Edit this profileWhere to find Thomas M. Choponis, OD
- Sault Sainte Marie location main office
128 W Spruce St Ste 1, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 - Escanaba location
601 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829
About Dr. Choponis
Based in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, Thomas M. Choponis, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Thomas graduated from Ferris State College - College of Optometry in 2017. Thomas is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 259 Medicare patients across 384 services. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. NPI 1831611748 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (906) 635-9600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
128 W SPRUCE ST STE 1
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
601 N Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
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
384 services · 259 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
43 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
119 | 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 |
91 | More 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 |
38 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method | Lab test | 83516 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
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 Sault Sainte Marie 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ferris State College - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Ferris State College - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of retina 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Choponis specialize in?
Dr. Choponis is an optometry in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Choponis located?
Dr. Choponis is listed at 128 W Spruce St Ste 1, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Choponis's phone number?
The number on file is (906) 635-9600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Choponis's NPI number?
Dr. Choponis's National Provider Identifier is 1831611748. 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
Where did Dr. Choponis go to medical school?
Dr. Choponis attended Ferris State College - College of Optometry, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Choponis been practicing?
Dr. Choponis has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Choponis do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Choponis provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Choponis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Choponis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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