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Dr. Peter James Thayer , OD

Optometrist • Ankeny, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Thayer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ankeny, IA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Thayer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2135 SE DELAWARE AVE.

Dr. Thayer is affiliated with Focus Eye Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

2135 Se Delaware Ave

Ankeny, IA 500214592

Telephone 5159640444
Fax 5159647070
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Iowa Cvs Pharmacy Llc Facility NPI 1871515510

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ankeny, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -6.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Ankeny, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
36.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thayer (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Ankeny Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 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
92250 Photography of the retina
14 12 $95.00 $32.94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $140.00 $116.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 2493

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Focus Eye Care Pc

1155 Se Alices Rd, Waukee, IA 502639669

Phone: 5152642445

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1205186558

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1326810748

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1346509353

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), BCPS

NPI 1407974207

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1841585676

Registered Pharmacist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 21, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 21, 2017

Registered at 2135 SE DELAWARE AVE, ANKENY, IA 500214592 (Tel: 5159640444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 21, 2017

Registered at 2912 35TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 503104003 (Tel: 5154514241)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 21, 2017

Recorded as PETER THAYER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 21, 2017

Optometrist (License #2493 in IA)

NPI Profile Active December 12, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2012

Registered at 5201 SE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 503201615 (Tel: 5152853568)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2012

Registered at 1020 N 5TH AVE W, NEWTON, IA 502081600 (Tel: 5154514241)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 12, 2012

Recorded as PETER THAYER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2012

Optometrist (License #2493 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568774099
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 13, 2010
Last Update: November 21, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2912 35th St

Des Moines, IA 503104003

Phone: 5154514241

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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