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Active NPI 1144533761 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Robert Olson , OD

Optometrist • Council Bluffs, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Olson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Council Bluffs, IA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Olson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 320 MCKENZIE AVE.

Dr. Olson accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

320 Mckenzie Ave
Ste 206

Council Bluffs, IA 515031002

Telephone 7122561111
Fax 7122561549
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Edward N Prikaszczikow Facility NPI 1467635318

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Council Bluffs, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -0.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Council Bluffs, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Olson (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Council Bluffs Specialty Average (16.8 Years) 16.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
138 118 $208.00 $118.70
92250 Photography of the retina
94 84 $151.00 $33.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
73 53 $141.00 $83.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
41 37 $125.00 $31.80
92134 Imaging of retina
39 33 $125.00 $36.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
38 27 $129.00 $57.97
92285 Photography of content of eyes
37 28 $53.00 $20.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $207.00 $102.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
14 14 $317.00 $153.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 002496

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1508142423

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Edward Prikaszczikow , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NPI 1689666794

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

NPI 1750494803

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Nancy Pettit , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1972080331

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Patrick Barnes , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot Surgery

NPI 1972595916

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 31, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2013

Registered at 320 MCKENZIE AVE, STE 206, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 515031002 (Tel: 7122561111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2013

Registered at 320 MCKENZIE AVE, STE 206, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 515031002 (Tel: 7122561111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER OLSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2013

Optometrist (License #002496 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144533761
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 24, 2010
Last Update: July 31, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

320 Mckenzie Ave, Ste 206

Council Bluffs, IA 515031002

Phone: 7122561111

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