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Dr. Heath Kelly Eckhart , OD

Optometrist • Newton, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heath Eckhart, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Newton, IA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2001, Dr. Eckhart delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 IOWA SPEEDWAY DR.

Dr. Eckhart is affiliated with Eckhart And Wittrock, Plc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 Iowa Speedway Dr

Newton, IA 502089484

Telephone 5157242242
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Walmart Inc. Facility NPI 1730106105

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Newton, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Newton, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
37.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eckhart (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Newton Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
62 58 $154.00 $118.55
92250 Photography of the retina
49 47 $89.00 $33.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 02204

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License IA 02204

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eckhart And Wittrock, Plc

6630 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 502668371

Phone: 5152256447

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dan Newton

Pharmacist

NPI 1104476803
NPI 1669097887

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 09, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2011

Registered at 300 IOWA SPEEDWAY DR, NEWTON, IA 502089484 (Tel: 5157242242)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2011

Registered at 16009 ALPINE DR, URBANDALE, IA 503232595 (Tel: 5157242242)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 09, 2011

Recorded as HEATH ECKHART, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2011

Optometrist (License #02204 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851485064
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 03, 2006
Last Update: March 09, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

16009 Alpine Dr

Urbandale, IA 503232595

Phone: 5157242242

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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