Active NPI 1437311792 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Alan Uhl , OD

Optometrist • Sergeant Bluff, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Uhl, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Sergeant Bluff, IA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Uhl delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 105 GAUL DR.

Dr. Uhl maintains professional affiliations with Hawkeye Clinic Of Marcus Pc, Wayne Eye Care Pc, Le Mars Eye Care , Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

105 Gaul Dr

Sergeant Bluff, IA 510548963

Telephone 7129439400

Fax 7129439403

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hawkeye Clinic Of Sergeant Bluff, Pc Facility NPI 1497948616

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Sergeant Bluff, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs +8.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.7 Yrs

State Avg: 23.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Sergeant Bluff, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

16.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Uhl (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Sergeant Bluff Specialty Average (9.7 Years) 9.7 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	439	398	$120.37	$112.46
92250 Photography of the retina	151	143	$36.05	$32.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	144	97	$34.15	$30.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	121	121	$140.01	$133.96
92134 Imaging of retina	103	97	$38.86	$35.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	91	66	$59.97	$55.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	62	$122.13	$113.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	57	$88.34	$78.19
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	74	36	$139.16	$94.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	60	33	$155.00	$91.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	363	339	$121.65	$117.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	90	$120.82	$118.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	131	87	$35.30	$32.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	106	106	$144.54	$139.68
92134 Imaging of retina	93	83	$39.43	$37.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	80	54	$58.95	$57.66
92250 Photography of the retina	76	71	$35.99	$34.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	71	40	$163.98	$95.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	41	$86.07	$83.79
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	56	29	$137.71	$104.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	310	300	$121.47	$118.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	90	$121.77	$120.32
92250 Photography of the retina	123	116	$37.50	$34.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	105	74	$35.43	$33.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	88	49	$276.34	$95.73
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	88	37	$140.07	$105.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	59	$87.13	$85.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	85	85	$145.58	$140.65
92134 Imaging of retina	58	53	$38.72	$37.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	35	$59.64	$58.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	340	318	$123.02	$120.21
92250 Photography of the retina	130	122	$44.66	$36.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	78	$122.70	$122.23
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	97	51	$283.87	$98.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$147.40	$142.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	68	$86.97	$85.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	86	58	$36.62	$33.90
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	76	35	$143.16	$107.36
92134 Imaging of retina	52	47	$39.31	$38.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	49	32	$60.23	$59.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	386	351	$121.85	$118.79
92250 Photography of the retina	146	137	$45.98	$41.97
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	99	67	$85.31	$83.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	94	94	$143.66	$142.98
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	89	48	$274.10	$96.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	76	52	$35.59	$33.61
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	60	29	$140.00	$108.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	48	34	$59.57	$58.96
92134 Imaging of retina	29	28	$38.69	$38.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$76.02	$70.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	15	$104.78	$101.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	376	344	$116.72	$114.46
92250 Photography of the retina	157	151	$73.80	$46.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	116	77	$81.00	$80.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	100	100	$141.18	$138.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	80	48	$273.77	$109.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	74	53	$43.72	$33.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	56	41	$61.39	$59.30
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	53	23	$138.00	$105.96
92134 Imaging of retina	41	39	$30.00	$29.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	14	$102.06	$100.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	325	303	$116.29	$113.76
92250 Photography of the retina	145	142	$75.57	$51.09
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	98	58	$83.58	$79.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$140.39	$137.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	74	40	$266.13	$103.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	59	45	$42.73	$32.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	51	38	$59.65	$57.74
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	37	16	$138.00	$105.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	21	$75.44	$66.45
92134 Imaging of retina	22	19	$30.55	$29.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	16	$105.80	$97.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	300	274	$119.58	$111.06
92250 Photography of the retina	119	115	$74.45	$58.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	105	66	$92.63	$76.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	96	96	$143.05	$134.82
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	88	47	$271.13	$104.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	33	$41.49	$31.82
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	42	14	$138.44	$98.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	31	$62.82	$56.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	22	$102.96	$96.75
92134 Imaging of retina	17	16	$30.00	$29.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$73.83	$65.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-27

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 2439

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

Hawkeye Clinic Of Sergeant Bluff Pc

105 Gaul Dr, Sergeant Bluff, IA 510548963

Hawkeye Clinic Of Marcus Pc

406 N Main St, Marcus, IA 510357719

Phone: 7123762100

Le Mars Eye Care , Pc

26 5th Ave Nw, Le Mars, IA 510313427

Phone: 7125466685

Wayne Eye Care Pc

313 Main St, Wayne, NE 687871925

Phone: 4023752020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Tyler Lefeber , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1376071811

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Katelyn Kudrna , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1871332973

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Michelle Van Den Top , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1962601625

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 27, 2020

Registered at 105 GAUL DR, SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 510548963 (Tel: 7129439400)

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NPI Profile Active February 24, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2010

Registered at 110 GAUL DR, STE B, SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 510548971 (Tel: 7129439400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2010

Registered at 4601 GRAYHAWK RIDGE DR, SIOUX CITY, IA 511069716 (Tel: 7122711528)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 24, 2010

Recorded as BENJAMIN UHL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2010

Optometrist (License #2439 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437311792

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 27, 2008

Last Update: January 27, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4601 Grayhawk Ridge Dr

Sioux City, IA 511069716

Phone: 7122711528

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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