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Active NPI 1134414709 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek P Bitner , MD

Ophthalmology • West Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Bitner, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in West Des Moines, IA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Bitner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6200 WESTOWN PKWY.

Dr. Bitner is affiliated with Wolfe Clinic Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, new 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

6200 Westown Pkwy

West Des Moines, IA 502667705

Telephone 5152238685
Fax 5152235468
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Care Optical Facility NPI 1275685703

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in West Des Moines, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -7.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.7 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in West Des Moines, IA (233 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bitner (15 Years) 15 Yrs
West Des Moines Specialty Average (22.7 Years) 22.7 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
167 140 $140.00 $83.07
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
158 155 $167.00 $57.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
66 66 $200.00 $102.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
44 41 $201.00 $112.88
67311 Realignment of the eye with repair of one horizontal eye muscle
19 17 $2147.37 $421.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
16 16 $177.00 $57.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
15 15 $304.00 $154.02
67314 Realignment of the eye with repair of one vertical muscle
15 14 $1891.00 $441.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
11 11 $98.55 $29.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IA MD-43354

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License IA MD-43354

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1134414709 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wellmark
1134414709 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wolfe Clinic Inc

6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 502667755

Phone: 5152238685

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

19 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1093160491

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1104818939

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Douglas Casady , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1114906518

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1124010913

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 15, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #MD-43354 in IA)

NPI Profile Active July 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 18, 2017

Registered at 6200 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502667705 (Tel: 5152238685)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 18, 2017

Registered at 309 E CHURCH ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 501582946 (Tel: 6417546200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 18, 2017

Recorded as DEREK BITNER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 18, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #MD-43354 in IA)

NPI Profile Active October 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 19, 2016

Registered at 6200 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502667705 (Tel: 5152238685)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 19, 2016

Registered at 309 E CHURCH ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 501582946 (Tel: 6417546200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 19, 2016

Recorded as DEREK BITNER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 19, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #MD-43354 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134414709
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 12, 2011
Last Update: February 15, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

309 E Church St

Marshalltown, IA 501582946

Phone: 6417546200

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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