Active NPI 1497735260 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David B Auer , OD

Optometrist • Dubuque, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Auer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Dubuque, IA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2000, Dr. Auer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2140 JFK RD.

Dr. Auer is affiliated with Fuerste Eye Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of 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

2140 Jfk Rd

Dubuque, IA 520023883

Telephone 5635820769

Fax 5635825772

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Fuerste Eye Clinic Facility NPI 1255301875

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dubuque, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +13.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 12.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Dubuque, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

4.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Auer (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Dubuque Specialty Average (12.3 Years) 12.3 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	542	525	$125.09	$118.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	176	$90.04	$83.80
92134 Imaging of retina	128	120	$40.55	$37.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	101	99	$35.00	$33.43
92250 Photography of the retina	74	71	$35.07	$32.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	57	$60.00	$57.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$105.00	$100.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$155.00	$153.95

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	579	562	$124.81	$118.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	208	170	$89.40	$83.92
92134 Imaging of retina	138	124	$40.76	$36.94
92250 Photography of the retina	101	99	$39.75	$32.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	99	97	$35.40	$34.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	90	$60.43	$56.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$105.00	$103.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$155.00	$152.81
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$72.00	$67.01

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	578	562	$125.41	$120.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	216	178	$87.04	$85.22
92134 Imaging of retina	126	118	$41.39	$37.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	105	103	$41.00	$34.52
92250 Photography of the retina	90	89	$46.00	$32.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	74	72	$65.41	$57.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$110.78	$104.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$162.50	$157.07
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$72.50	$68.02

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	505	502	$123.90	$121.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	199	$86.69	$85.68
92134 Imaging of retina	94	93	$40.00	$38.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	88	88	$41.19	$35.14
92250 Photography of the retina	80	75	$45.00	$34.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	72	72	$65.00	$59.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$110.18	$105.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$161.87	$158.60

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	433	426	$105.51	$102.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	180	147	$72.13	$70.53
92134 Imaging of retina	74	72	$40.47	$38.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	63	63	$40.00	$35.32
92250 Photography of the retina	57	57	$46.58	$37.13
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	56	56	$65.80	$56.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$107.92	$100.85
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$75.00	$71.60

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	466	458	$105.40	$101.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	221	186	$72.00	$69.44
92134 Imaging of retina	89	85	$50.00	$38.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	82	82	$50.61	$34.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	77	76	$65.19	$58.92
92250 Photography of the retina	72	71	$55.56	$41.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$105.82	$100.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$156.00	$154.00
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$76.79	$71.12

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	379	371	$103.06	$99.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	285	238	$70.51	$68.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	90	89	$50.83	$34.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	78	78	$65.77	$58.48
92250 Photography of the retina	74	74	$75.81	$47.02
92134 Imaging of retina	74	69	$50.34	$38.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$105.51	$100.13
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$119.00	$117.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$157.32	$152.85
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$75.00	$70.06

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	327	313	$102.61	$97.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	262	208	$70.48	$65.75
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	91	91	$117.92	$112.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	78	77	$50.32	$33.85
92250 Photography of the retina	73	72	$75.27	$58.42
92134 Imaging of retina	73	69	$50.34	$36.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	72	72	$65.42	$51.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$105.00	$96.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$158.42	$142.55
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$75.00	$67.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 02180

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

38618500 (WI)

Medicaid State Provider ID

1250803 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fuerste Eye Clinic

2140 Jfk Rd, Dubuque, IA 520023883

Phone: 5635820769

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

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Dr. Justin Risma , MD

Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mary Murphy

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

NPI 1205806734

Dr. Frederick Fuerste , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1255311023

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charles Fuerste , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1518947845

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2140 JFK RD, DUBUQUE, IA 520023883 (Tel: 5635820769)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 13203 TERRELL RIDGE RD, DUBUQUE, IA 520039717 (Tel: 5635851366)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID AUER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #02180 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497735260

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 18, 2006

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

13203 Terrell Ridge Rd

Dubuque, IA 520039717

Phone: 5635851366

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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