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Dr. James P Rixen , OD

Optometrist • Waukon, IA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. James Rixen has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 13, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date December 21, 2018
Total Practice Duration ~13 Years of Practice (2005 – 2018)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Rixen, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Waukon, IA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 13 years, Dr. Rixen provided care at the practice location at 120 2ND AVE SE until profile deactivation on 2018-12-21.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

120 2nd Ave Se

Waukon, IA 521722073

Telephone 5635683378
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Gundersen Clinic, Ltd. Facility NPI 1730130972

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Waukon, IA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 7.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Waukon, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 1662

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
Andrea Krogman , APNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1265183941

Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Raquel Ristau , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1265934384

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1316507858

Doctor of Optometry

Nicole Craig

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1346132164
Anna Immekus , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1477406031

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Amanda Dolley , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1730755513

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated December 21, 2018

Record deactivated on December 21, 2018

NPI Profile Active April 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2015

Registered at 120 2ND AVE SE, WAUKON, IA 521722073 (Tel: 5635683378)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2015

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2015

Recorded as JAMES RIXEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2015

Optometrist (License #1662 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679577068
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2005
Last Update: April 24, 2015
Deactivation Date: December 21, 2018

Mailing Address

1836 South Ave

La Crosse, WI 546015429

Phone: 6087827300

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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