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Active NPI 1023066925 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Tate Miller , OD

Optometrist • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Miller, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2003, Dr. Miller delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1212 PLEASANT ST.

Dr. Miller is affiliated with Associated Ophthalmologists, Pc 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

1212 Pleasant St
Suite 202

Des Moines, IA 503091414

Telephone 5152443937
Fax 5152431442
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +1.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Miller (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Des Moines Specialty Average (21.5 Years) 21.5 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
781 776 $285.00 $116.13
92250 Photography of the retina
232 232 $120.00 $33.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
178 141 $145.00 $83.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
165 152 $220.00 $81.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
146 139 $90.00 $31.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
129 122 $140.00 $57.86
92134 Imaging of retina
83 81 $110.00 $36.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
47 47 $350.00 $135.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
28 18 $90.00 $51.79
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
19 19 $35.00 $9.67
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing
15 15 $75.00 $30.49
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
13 13 $200.00 $78.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 02282

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
0496752 (IA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
0496182 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wellmark Provider Number
15320 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Id Wellmark
04179 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Associated Ophthalmologists, Pc

1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091411

Phone: 5152443937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1265490023

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1326619982

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1457309551

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1760440556

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1861704454

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 202, DES MOINES, IA 503091414 (Tel: 5152443937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 202, DES MOINES, IA 503091414 (Tel: 5152443937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MILLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #02282 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023066925
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 04, 2006
Last Update: July 09, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202

Des Moines, IA 503091414

Phone: 5152443937

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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