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Active NPI 1467488858 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Barbara A Scheetz , OD

Optometrist • West Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Barbara Scheetz, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Scheetz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5970 ASHWORTH RD.

Dr. Scheetz maintains professional affiliations with Ashworth Vision Clinic Pc, Adel Vision Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5970 Ashworth Rd

West Des Moines, IA 502667110

Telephone 5154404610
Fax 5154404611
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ashworth Vision Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1215064357

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in West Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +15.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
30 Specialists

Practicing in West Des Moines, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Scheetz (37 Years) 37 Yrs
West Des Moines Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
395 394 $197.58 $116.29
92134 Imaging of retina
172 166 $95.00 $37.03
92250 Photography of the retina
80 80 $140.00 $33.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
74 58 $122.70 $83.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
71 63 $173.59 $118.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
69 63 $95.00 $32.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
58 55 $150.00 $57.88
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
43 25 $275.00 $96.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
35 35 $236.71 $138.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 01907

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wellmark Provider #
19760 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P00399474 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ashworth Vision Clinic Pc

5970 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 502667110

Phone: 5154404610

Adel Vision Clinic

813 Main St, Adel, IA 500031450

Phone: 5152077400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1316781503

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1568725232

Doctor of Optometry

Taylor Freeseman

Optometrist

NPI 1669391645

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 29, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 29, 2015

Registered at 5970 ASHWORTH RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502667110 (Tel: 5154404610)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 29, 2015

Registered at 5970 ASHWORTH RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502667110 (Tel: 5154404610)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 29, 2015

Recorded as BARBARA SCHEETZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 29, 2015

Optometrist (License #01907 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467488858
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2006
Last Update: September 29, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5970 Ashworth Rd

West Des Moines, IA 502667110

Phone: 5154404610

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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