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Dr. Thomas Kemmerer , OD

Optometrist • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Kemmerer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2012, Dr. Kemmerer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3800 MERLE HAY RD STE 407.

Dr. Kemmerer is affiliated with Invision Eye Care Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 407

Des Moines, IA 503101323

Telephone 5152781653
Fax 5152780043
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Terry D. Huseman Od Pc Facility NPI 1639237951

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Des Moines, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -7.5 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
42.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kemmerer (14 Years) 14 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
92250 Photography of the retina
208 205 $76.00 $34.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
174 172 $210.00 $116.46
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
36 26 $110.00 $82.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
34 34 $210.00 $138.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
18 12 $210.00 $97.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
18 17 $60.00 $51.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
13 13 $80.00 $31.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
11 11 $100.00 $57.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-13
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 002614

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

Invision Eye Care Pllc

10001 University Ave, Clive, IA 503256449

Phone: 5152249681

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063769545

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1699745125

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2020

Registered at 3800 MERLE HAY RD STE 407, DES MOINES, IA 503101323 (Tel: 5152781653)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2020

Registered at 16477 DELLWOOD DR, CLIVE, IA 503252576 (Tel: 5155050228)

NPI Profile Active March 09, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2017

Registered at 6305 MILLS CIVIC PKWY, SUITE 3113, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502668347 (Tel: 5152213937)

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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2017

Registered at 6305 MILLS CIVIC PKWY, SUITE 3113, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502668347 (Tel: 5152213937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 09, 2017

Recorded as THOMAS KEMMERER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2017

Optometrist (License #002614 in IA)

NPI Profile Active December 15, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location December 15, 2014

Registered at 6305 MILLS CIVIC PKWY, SUITE 3113, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502668347 (Tel: 5152213937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 15, 2014

Registered at 16477 DELLWOOD DR, CLIVE, IA 503252576 (Tel: 6519551002)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 15, 2014

Recorded as THOMAS KEMMERER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 15, 2014

Optometrist (License #002614 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 14, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245587724
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 14, 2012
Last Update: September 13, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

16477 Dellwood Dr

Clive, IA 503252576

Phone: 5155050228

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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