Active NPI 1548344146 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth Errol Ekelund , OD

Optometrist • Redding, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Ekelund, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Redding, CA. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1975, Dr. Ekelund delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 310 HEMSTED DR STE 110.

Dr. Ekelund accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include closure of tear duct opening using plug, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

310 Hemsted Dr Ste 110

Redding, CA 960020935

Telephone 5302210726

Fax 5302211377

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kenneth E. Ekelund, O.d. , Inc Facility NPI 1336413855

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Redding, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

51 Yrs +27.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Redding, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

36.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ekelund (51 Years) 51 Yrs

Redding Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 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
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	598	207	$190.00	$105.08
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	564	393	$164.93	$123.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	254	158	$98.00	$87.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	189	146	$100.00	$58.29
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	174	146	$250.00	$123.98
92134 Imaging of retina	171	132	$80.23	$37.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	155	122	$80.00	$32.85
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	56	33	$161.32	$91.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$174.39	$148.82
92250 Photography of the retina	22	22	$90.00	$33.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$136.50	$122.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	483	373	$165.06	$131.99
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	475	163	$190.00	$114.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	369	230	$98.00	$93.73
92134 Imaging of retina	259	195	$80.00	$39.95
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	252	190	$250.00	$134.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	229	178	$100.00	$60.69
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	109	90	$80.00	$35.45
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report	98	69	$101.53	$48.22
92250 Photography of the retina	80	71	$90.00	$35.92
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	80	42	$161.07	$98.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	47	$139.16	$130.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	49	49	$174.80	$156.36
67850 Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less	27	21	$350.00	$338.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	526	402	$164.48	$132.63
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	520	176	$190.00	$112.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	208	161	$100.00	$61.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	197	116	$98.00	$93.71
92134 Imaging of retina	175	141	$80.00	$40.97
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	174	143	$250.00	$134.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	136	110	$80.15	$36.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	85	$140.00	$131.97
67850 Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less	74	55	$350.00	$335.11
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	25	$161.68	$100.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$175.00	$157.12
92250 Photography of the retina	33	32	$88.33	$37.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	626	468	$155.04	$133.79
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	574	201	$190.00	$116.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	267	204	$100.00	$62.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	212	145	$97.74	$94.88
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	202	159	$250.00	$140.92
92134 Imaging of retina	179	141	$80.00	$41.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	169	141	$80.00	$36.54
67850 Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less	79	63	$350.00	$344.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	34	$58.84	$57.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$139.34	$134.11
92250 Photography of the retina	37	37	$90.00	$39.19
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	36	22	$163.61	$101.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$170.00	$159.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	596	213	$190.00	$112.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	515	419	$154.83	$129.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	368	276	$100.00	$60.45
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	258	198	$250.00	$134.46
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	231	168	$98.00	$90.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	217	173	$80.00	$35.25
92134 Imaging of retina	171	138	$80.00	$39.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	56	$120.00	$110.08
92250 Photography of the retina	52	49	$90.00	$42.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	38	$55.10	$45.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$170.00	$154.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	43	23	$152.79	$92.79
67850 Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less	43	37	$350.00	$324.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	751	246	$190.00	$111.01
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	435	426	$154.80	$129.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	353	261	$97.30	$89.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	347	269	$100.00	$60.99
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	320	250	$249.77	$137.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	250	201	$80.00	$35.12
92134 Imaging of retina	246	195	$80.00	$39.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	165	116	$55.15	$45.43
67850 Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less	135	82	$350.00	$323.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	64	35	$343.81	$114.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	54	54	$170.00	$155.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	53	$120.00	$108.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	832	282	$190.91	$110.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	557	457	$155.00	$124.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	377	295	$100.00	$63.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	209	175	$80.00	$34.75
92134 Imaging of retina	193	158	$80.00	$38.64
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	163	128	$90.05	$86.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	87	69	$54.94	$43.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	46	26	$389.46	$101.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$170.00	$150.04
92250 Photography of the retina	26	25	$90.00	$51.53
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	24	24	$250.00	$150.14
67850 Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less	21	21	$350.00	$314.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$120.00	$105.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	572	184	$190.00	$108.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	519	437	$154.51	$121.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	302	255	$100.00	$61.91
92134 Imaging of retina	168	138	$80.00	$38.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	165	120	$90.39	$83.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	124	109	$80.00	$34.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	111	73	$55.05	$42.51
92250 Photography of the retina	102	95	$90.00	$64.27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	47	25	$404.26	$111.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	41	$120.00	$103.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$170.00	$147.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA OPT 5847T

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Identification

942773840 (CA)

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 July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 310 HEMSTED DR STE 110, REDDING, CA 960020935 (Tel: 5302210726)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 310 HEMSTED DR STE 110, REDDING, CA 960020935 (Tel: 5302210726)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as KENNETH EKELUND, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #OPT 5847T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548344146

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 24, 2006

Last Update: July 09, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

310 Hemsted Dr Ste 110

Redding, CA 960020935

Phone: 5302210726

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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