Active NPI 1780815076 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Christian Sturm , OD

Optometrist • Kayenta, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Sturm, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Kayenta, AZ. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2009, Dr. Sturm delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at KAYENTA HEALTH CENTER, HIGHWAY 163.

Dr. Sturm is affiliated with Eaton Vision Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Kayenta Health Center, Highway 163
Building Ka-2010

Kayenta, AZ 86033

Telephone 9286974161

Fax 9286974163

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital Facility NPI 1821167297

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Kayenta, AZ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 20.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Kayenta, AZ (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

11.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sturm (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Kayenta Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 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	79	67	$104.00	$91.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	67	$104.33	$91.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	65	$103.83	$92.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$119.00	$114.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	76	$103.86	$93.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$119.00	$115.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	71	$104.19	$76.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$119.00	$110.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	95	$104.25	$75.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$119.00	$109.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	115	106	$104.00	$69.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	16	$69.00	$42.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$164.00	$102.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	103	$104.00	$69.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$119.00	$102.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 2740

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

Medicaid State Provider ID

060012 (AZ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eaton Vision Clinic Llc

215 Elm Ave, Eaton, CO 806153428

Phone: 9704543387

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 09, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 09, 2009

Registered at KAYENTA HEALTH CENTER, HIGHWAY 163, BUILDING KA-2010, KAYENTA, AZ 86033 (Tel: 9286974161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 09, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 368, ATTN: EYE CLINIC, KAYENTA, AZ 860330368 (Tel: 9286974161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 09, 2009

Recorded as MICHAEL STURM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 09, 2009

Optometrist (License #2740 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 04, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780815076

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 04, 2009

Last Update: September 09, 2009

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 368, Attn: Eye Clinic

Kayenta, AZ 860330368

Phone: 9286974161

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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