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Dr. Christopher A Hedquist , OD

Optometrist • Sioux City, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Hedquist, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Sioux City, IA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2003, Dr. Hedquist delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 523 4TH ST.

Dr. Hedquist 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 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

523 4th St

Sioux City, IA 511011601

Telephone 7122243937
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hedquist Eye Care, Llc Facility NPI 1033505235

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Sioux City, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +3.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Sioux City, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hedquist (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Sioux City Specialty Average (19.4 Years) 19.4 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
377 377 $110.00 $108.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
104 104 $110.00 $108.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
80 68 $54.00 $51.94
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
76 41 $320.00 $96.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
62 50 $120.00 $57.94
92134 Imaging of retina
53 49 $95.00 $36.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
50 41 $86.00 $83.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
33 29 $80.00 $31.24
92250 Photography of the retina
33 32 $70.00 $32.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 02254

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License SD 618

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NE 1210

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 - Vision Therapy

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WV0400X

State License NE 386

Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Mcr
P00120449 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
36349 (IA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2018

Optometrist (License #02254 in IA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Optometrist (License #618 in SD)

NPI Profile Active January 30, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2018

Registered at 523 4TH ST, SIOUX CITY, IA 511011601 (Tel: 7124902166)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2018

Registered at 523 4TH ST, SIOUX CITY, IA 511011601 (Tel: 7122243937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2018

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HEDQUIST, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2018

Optometrist (License #618 in SD)

NPI Profile Active August 25, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 25, 2011

Registered at 431 PIERCE ST, SIOUX CITY, IA 511011413 (Tel: 7122524691)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2011

Registered at 908 E 29TH ST, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE 687763317 (Tel: 4024946423)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 25, 2011

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HEDQUIST, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 25, 2011

Optometrist (License #02254 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043361843
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 16, 2007
Last Update: October 22, 2018
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

523 4th St

Sioux City, IA 511011601

Phone: 7122243937

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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