Active NPI 1326099524 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Kalaher , OD

Optometrist • Murphysboro, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kalaher, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Murphysboro, IL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Kalaher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1934 WALNUT ST.

Dr. Kalaher is affiliated with Marion Eye Centers Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient complete 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

1934 Walnut St

Murphysboro, IL 629661910

Telephone 6185651406

Fax 6185651407

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Marion Eye Centers Ltd. Facility NPI 1043385099

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Murphysboro, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +16.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Murphysboro, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

43.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kalaher (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Murphysboro Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	32	31	$205.00	$117.41
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	14	$142.00	$77.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$248.00	$139.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	34	33	$205.00	$119.53
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	16	$142.00	$85.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	146	141	$205.00	$120.72
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	74	59	$142.00	$85.52
92134 Imaging of retina	53	52	$264.00	$38.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	34	$264.00	$35.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	31	$140.00	$59.41
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	22	22	$38.00	$15.27
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$248.00	$144.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	400	357	$205.00	$120.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	187	149	$142.00	$86.08
92134 Imaging of retina	162	137	$264.00	$39.48
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	97	86	$38.00	$15.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	84	81	$264.00	$35.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	70	68	$140.00	$60.37
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	42	40	$74.00	$23.78
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	40	17	$35.00	$21.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$248.00	$145.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	506	428	$205.00	$122.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	217	163	$142.00	$85.46
92134 Imaging of retina	197	160	$264.00	$39.89
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	128	114	$38.00	$15.91
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	99	90	$74.00	$25.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	98	95	$264.00	$36.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	74	70	$140.00	$61.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$248.00	$146.86
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	36	17	$35.00	$22.28
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$125.00	$42.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	503	437	$205.00	$122.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	409	279	$142.00	$84.71
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	373	188	$80.00	$24.68
92134 Imaging of retina	251	202	$264.00	$39.54
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	169	97	$88.52	$26.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	133	125	$264.00	$35.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	119	106	$140.00	$60.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	59	59	$248.00	$141.92
92250 Photography of the retina	28	28	$125.00	$44.95
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	21	21	$92.00	$24.30
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$144.00	$81.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$143.85	$9.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	463	387	$205.00	$120.97
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	407	298	$142.00	$83.88
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	307	153	$80.00	$24.20
92134 Imaging of retina	205	162	$264.00	$39.96
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	111	66	$88.00	$26.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	105	$264.00	$36.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	87	84	$140.00	$61.01
92250 Photography of the retina	48	48	$125.00	$53.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$241.26	$139.31
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	15	$92.00	$25.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	588	267	$80.00	$23.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	523	426	$205.00	$117.77
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	421	289	$142.00	$80.14
92134 Imaging of retina	213	166	$264.00	$39.11
92250 Photography of the retina	199	196	$125.00	$61.53
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	168	89	$88.00	$25.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	107	$264.00	$35.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	98	95	$140.00	$58.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$248.00	$142.67
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	32	15	$35.00	$22.21
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$92.00	$25.83
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	18	13	$66.67	$38.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046-008247

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

046008247 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harmony Health Plan

234784

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed

IL8247

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Nsc Number

0814870021 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

410049822, CA2196 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Alliance

081898

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Nsc Number

0814870007 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Marion Eye Centers Ltd

1204 Us 45, Eldorado, IL 629301212

Phone: 6182736220

Marion Eye Centers Ltd

404 E Plaza Dr, Carterville, IL 629181983

Phone: 6189859983

Marion Eye Centers Ltd

5 Eyecenter Dr, Harrisburg, IL 629463334

Phone: 6012525377

Marion Eye Centers Ltd

1200 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 629594437

Phone: 6189935686

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Madison Witthoft , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1144890914

Doctor of Optometry

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 October 01, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2008

Registered at 1934 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO, IL 629661910 (Tel: 6185651406)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2008

Registered at 1200 W DEYOUNG ST, MARION, IL 629594437 (Tel: 6189935686)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL KALAHER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2008

Optometrist (License #046-008247 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326099524

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 12, 2006

Last Update: October 01, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1200 W Deyoung St

Marion, IL 629594437

Phone: 6189935686

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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