MD vs. OD vs. DO. There are three types of eye doctors with really two being the most common eye doctors; Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Doctor of Osteopathy. There are similarities and differences between an ophthalmologist, optometrist and a doctor of osteopathy that define each specialty.
Despite registering nearly identical satisfaction levels for the overall programs, 80 percent of seniors on Medicare Advantage said they were satisfied with the overall cost of their plans, compared to 68 percent of traditional Medicare seniors.
As with incident-to services, a practice receives 100 percent of the Medicare allowable for the physician when services are reported under NPI. The same service under the NPP's NPI, will be allowed at 85 percent of the Medicare fee.