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Active NPI 1922088038 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Sam Chadwell Kang , OD (OPTOMETRIST)

Optometrist • Cedar Rapids, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sam Kang, OD (OPTOMETRIST) is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2004, Dr. Kang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3601 29TH AVE SW.

Dr. Kang accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

3601 29th Ave Sw

Cedar Rapids, IA 524043109

Telephone 3193909969
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Walmart Inc. Facility NPI 1003833492

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cedar Rapids, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +0.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
14.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kang (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Cedar Rapids Specialty Average (21.9 Years) 21.9 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
66 32 $70.00 $33.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
56 28 $80.71 $79.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
19 19 $120.00 $118.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 02295

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 Optometry
WELLMARK 38635 (IA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Chris Mather

Pharmacist

NPI 1518587757
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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1962784348

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Jesse Monthei

Pharmacist

NPI 1982232716

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 27, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2008

Registered at 3601 29TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524043109 (Tel: 3193909969)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2008

Registered at 3601 29TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524043109 (Tel: 3193909969)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2008

Recorded as SAM KANG, O.D. (OPTOMETRIST)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 27, 2008

Optometrist (License #02295 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922088038
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 17, 2006
Last Update: June 27, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3601 29th Ave Sw

Cedar Rapids, IA 524043109

Phone: 3193909969

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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