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Dr. Gerald A Wankum , MD

Ophthalmology • Alton, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gerald Wankum, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Alton, IL. Practice services are available at 3 PROFESSIONAL DR under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, established 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

3 Professional Dr

Alton, IL 620025067

Telephone 6184652020
Fax 6184652046
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Imaging Center Of Alton, Llc Facility NPI 1578605994

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Alton, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 31.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Alton, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
6,120 51 $5.06 $1.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
305 303 $150.00 $120.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
264 201 $90.00 $72.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
104 103 $160.00 $62.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
77 76 $75.00 $35.76
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
46 31 $967.00 $324.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
27 27 $170.00 $146.15
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
15 11 $163.20 $49.95
92134 Imaging of retina
12 12 $75.00 $39.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036079558

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Paul Heischmidt , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1063524718

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Thomas Brummett , MD

Pain Medicine - Pain Medicine

NPI 1366550352

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Allison Chancellor

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1528445319

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 29, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2012

Registered at 3 PROFESSIONAL DR, ALTON, IL 620025067 (Tel: 6184652020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2012

Registered at 320 BROOKES DR, SUITE 111, HAZELWOOD, MO 630422736 (Tel: 3147265669)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 29, 2012

Recorded as GERALD WANKUM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #036079558 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689677254
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 27, 2005
Last Update: June 29, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

320 Brookes Dr, Suite 111

Hazelwood, MO 630422736

Phone: 3147265669

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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