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Active NPI 1093874182 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Augusta Ann Plassmann King , OD

Optometrist • Fairbanks, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Augusta Plassmann King, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fairbanks, AK. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1985, Dr. Plassmann King delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1521 STACIA ST.

Dr. Plassmann King accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, new patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with limited testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1521 Stacia St
Unit B

Fairbanks, AK 997016135

Telephone 9074564822
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Samuel A Mcconkey Iii Md Pc Facility NPI 1578601340

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fairbanks, AK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +19.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 19.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
31 Specialists

Practicing in Fairbanks, AK (206 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Plassmann King (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Fairbanks Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 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
92250 Photography of the retina
47 47 $100.00 $42.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
26 26 $320.00 $182.55
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing
21 20 $25.00 $24.63
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
20 20 $300.00 $152.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 1387

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Anita Mullins

Optometrist

NPI 1114935616

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 19, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 19, 2013

Registered at 1521 STACIA ST, UNIT B, FAIRBANKS, AK 997016135 (Tel: 9074564822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 19, 2013

Registered at 1521 STACIA ST, FAIRBANKS, AK 997016135 (Tel: 9074564822)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 19, 2013

Recorded as AUGUSTA PLASSMANN KING, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 19, 2013

Optometrist (License #1387 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1093874182
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 06, 2006
Last Update: September 19, 2013
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1521 Stacia St

Fairbanks, AK 997016135

Phone: 9074564822

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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