Active NPI 1427029305 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark Allen Karsten , OD

Optometrist • Alpena, MI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Karsten, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Alpena, MI. Practice services are available at 224 E CHISHOLM ST STE A under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

224 E Chisholm St Ste A

Alpena, MI 497072820

Telephone 9893545890

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Michael K Harkins & Mark A Karsten Ptr Facility NPI 1679611941

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Alpena, MI

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 11.3 Yrs

State Avg: 21.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Alpena, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

14.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	197	197	$117.79	$117.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	35	$86.39	$85.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	26	$82.00	$60.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	15	$148.00	$88.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$106.60	$106.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$49.50	$49.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	230	228	$105.00	$104.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	27	17	$153.48	$88.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$106.00	$104.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	21	$72.00	$71.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	23	$82.00	$60.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$44.00	$43.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	305	305	$105.00	$100.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	54	32	$148.00	$95.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	39	$44.57	$41.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	45	$72.00	$69.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$105.93	$101.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	42	$82.00	$58.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	185	$105.00	$98.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	37	$72.00	$66.44
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	22	$148.00	$99.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$106.00	$98.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	18	$44.00	$39.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$82.00	$57.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	196	$104.81	$96.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	35	$44.00	$38.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	36	$72.00	$65.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$106.00	$97.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	14	$148.00	$96.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$82.00	$57.23
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$74.00	$67.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 002883

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 Blue Cross

900Z465100 (MI)

Secondary Practice Locations

200 E Chisholm St

Alpena, MI 49707

Phone: 9893545890

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Leann Burns , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1316599764

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Michael Harkins , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1336110212

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Sophia Grabiel , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1396476727

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2018

Registered at 224 E CHISHOLM ST STE A, ALPENA, MI 497072820 (Tel: 9893545890)

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NPI Profile Active May 20, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 20, 2008

Registered at 200 E CHISHOLM ST, ALPENA, MI 49707 (Tel: 9893545890)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 20, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 158, ALPENA, MI 49707 (Tel: 9893545890)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 20, 2008

Recorded as MARK KARSTEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 20, 2008

Optometrist (License #002883 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427029305

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 30, 2006

Last Update: April 27, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 158

Alpena, MI 49707

Phone: 9893545890

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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