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Active NPI 1568022184 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Hallie Kuchera , OD

Optometrist • Waterloo, IA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Hallie Kuchera, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Waterloo, IA. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2019, Dr. Kuchera delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2027 CROSSROADS BLVD.

Dr. Kuchera is affiliated with Augustin Eye Care Plc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

2027 Crossroads Blvd

Waterloo, IA 507024405

Telephone 3195052142
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Augustin Eye Care Plc Facility NPI 1881015311

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Waterloo, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -9.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Waterloo, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
6.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kuchera (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Waterloo Specialty Average (16.1 Years) 16.1 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
26 26 $123.27 $109.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
17 17 $125.00 $123.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 096272

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

Augustin Eye Care Plc

2027 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA 507024405

Phone: 3195052142

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 17, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 17, 2019

Registered at 2027 CROSSROADS BLVD, WATERLOO, IA 507024405 (Tel: 3195052142)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2019

Registered at 816 LISA DR, WATERLOO, IA 507015212 (Tel: 3192965960)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 17, 2019

Recorded as HALLIE KUCHERA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2019

Optometrist (License #096272 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 17, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568022184
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 17, 2019
Last Update: June 17, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

816 Lisa Dr

Waterloo, IA 507015212

Phone: 3192965960

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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