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Active NPI 1538542717 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kari Hellstern , OD

Optometrist • Marshalltown, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kari Hellstern, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Marshalltown, IA. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Hellstern delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2802 S CENTER ST.

Dr. Hellstern is affiliated with Beaverdale Eye Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

2802 S Center St

Marshalltown, IA 501584708

Telephone 6417533169
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Walmart Inc. Facility NPI 1740207133

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Marshalltown, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Marshalltown, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hellstern (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Marshalltown Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
94 94 $180.85 $116.24
92134 Imaging of retina
32 30 $92.00 $37.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 23 $133.00 $82.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
14 13 $171.64 $118.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
13 12 $86.85 $32.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $201.82 $127.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 078622

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

Beaverdale Eye Pc

2628 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 503103908

Phone: 5152744141

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1447385380

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1548205172

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 September 08, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 08, 2016

Registered at 2802 S CENTER ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 501584708 (Tel: 6417533169)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 08, 2016

Registered at 2802 S CENTER ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 501584708 (Tel: 6417533169)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 08, 2016

Recorded as KARI HELLSTERN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 08, 2016

Optometrist (License #078622 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538542717
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 07, 2015
Last Update: September 08, 2016
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2802 S Center St

Marshalltown, IA 501584708

Phone: 6417533169

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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