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Active NPI 1821072265 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kirk L Meints , OD

Optometrist • Indianola, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kirk Meints, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Indianola, IA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Meints delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 105 N BUXTON ST.

Dr. Meints is affiliated with Real Optics Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new 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

105 N Buxton St

Indianola, IA 501252412

Telephone 5159612515
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Real Optics Inc Facility NPI 1376752121

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Indianola, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +7.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Indianola, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
13.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Meints (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Indianola Specialty Average (32.8 Years) 32.8 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
47 47 $130.43 $112.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 01850

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

Real Optics Inc

2405 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 503125233

Phone: 5152447740

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 08, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2008

Registered at 105 N BUXTON ST, INDIANOLA, IA 501252412 (Tel: 5159612515)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2008

Registered at 105 N BUXTON ST, INDIANOLA, IA 501252412 (Tel: 5159612515)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2008

Recorded as KIRK MEINTS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2008

Optometrist (License #01850 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821072265
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 30, 2005
Last Update: January 08, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

105 N Buxton St

Indianola, IA 501252412

Phone: 5159612515

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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