Active NPI 1801883947 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Karon Klem Nowakowski , OD

Optometrist • Muncie, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karon Nowakowski, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Muncie, IN. With approximately 36 years of clinical practice since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Nowakowski provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 4801 W BETHEL AVE.

Dr. Nowakowski is affiliated with Family Vision Care Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, 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

4801 W Bethel Ave

Muncie, IN 473045510

Telephone 7652887744

Fax 7652820741

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ashman Optometry, Llc Facility NPI 1407439672

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Muncie, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +12.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

27 Specialists

Practicing in Muncie, IN (1644 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

27.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nowakowski (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Muncie 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	335	335	$115.94	$111.02
92250 Photography of the retina	79	79	$10.00	$9.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	65	48	$60.00	$52.13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	46	25	$132.51	$89.74
92134 Imaging of retina	19	15	$80.00	$37.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$95.00	$84.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	12	$80.00	$33.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	385	385	$111.00	$109.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	135	108	$59.78	$52.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	35	$80.00	$34.04
92134 Imaging of retina	35	30	$80.00	$37.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$117.00	$115.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	28	16	$137.08	$82.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	25	$95.00	$83.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	12	$93.00	$57.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	362	362	$111.00	$109.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	112	84	$60.00	$52.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	50	50	$117.00	$115.95
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	22	$133.63	$91.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	34	$95.00	$85.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	30	$78.75	$34.29
92134 Imaging of retina	27	22	$80.00	$37.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	19	$93.00	$58.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	399	398	$111.00	$111.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	77	68	$54.39	$52.26
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	57	31	$130.10	$91.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	30	$74.17	$72.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$117.00	$117.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	19	$80.00	$35.01
92134 Imaging of retina	18	17	$80.00	$38.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$93.00	$59.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	358	358	$111.00	$110.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	69	56	$52.00	$42.68
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$117.00	$116.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	30	$70.00	$69.48
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	31	18	$124.83	$89.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	19	18	$80.00	$35.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	15	$93.00	$59.57
92134 Imaging of retina	14	13	$80.00	$38.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	412	410	$111.00	$110.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	47	$52.00	$42.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	50	28	$129.25	$107.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	45	$70.00	$69.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$117.00	$116.79
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	22	$80.00	$34.67
92134 Imaging of retina	23	21	$80.00	$39.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	385	385	$111.00	$108.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	41	$52.00	$39.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	13	$125.09	$101.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	21	$80.00	$34.56
92134 Imaging of retina	17	14	$80.00	$38.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$68.88	$65.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$117.00	$114.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	368	367	$111.00	$108.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	46	$52.00	$39.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	41	23	$131.71	$105.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	26	$70.00	$66.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	25	$80.00	$33.38
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	19	16	$68.16	$43.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$117.00	$114.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IN 18002429

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 Dmerc

0240890001

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Family Vision Care Llc

4801 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 473045510

Phone: 7652887744

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry, Master of Science

Dr. Garrett Zgunda , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1548758865

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Joshua Greenlee , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1801238480

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. O. Oren Olinger , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1922095058

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jeremy Gard , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1932488418

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2018

Registered at 4801 W BETHEL AVE, MUNCIE, IN 473045510 (Tel: 7652887744)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2018

Registered at 4801 W BETHEL AVE, MUNCIE, IN 473045510 (Tel: 7652887744)

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NPI Profile Active March 05, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 05, 2013

Registered at 4801 W BETHEL AVE, MUNCIE, IN 473042264 (Tel: 7652887744)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 05, 2013

Registered at 4801 W BETHEL AVE, MUNCIE, IN 47304 (Tel: 7652887744)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 05, 2013

Recorded as KARON NOWAKOWSKI, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 05, 2013

Optometrist (License #18002429 in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801883947

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 04, 2005

Last Update: September 25, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4801 W Bethel Ave

Muncie, IN 473045510

Phone: 7652887744

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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