Active NPI 1083693220 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Jay Youlden , OD

Optometrist • Albert Lea, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Youlden, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Albert Lea, MN. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2003, Dr. Youlden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST.

Dr. Youlden is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

404 W Fountain St

Albert Lea, MN 560072437

Telephone 5073732384

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester Facility NPI 1114993136

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Albert Lea, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +2.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.5 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Albert Lea, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Youlden (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Albert Lea Specialty Average (20.5 Years) 20.5 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	447	447	$136.00	$75.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	129	101	$85.00	$34.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	109	107	$148.00	$21.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	70	$126.00	$64.96
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	67	64	$132.00	$26.91
92134 Imaging of retina	61	58	$157.00	$24.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$169.00	$94.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$187.00	$95.34
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$138.00	$46.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	490	489	$134.00	$75.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	122	91	$83.00	$34.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	106	85	$122.00	$64.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	105	103	$152.00	$21.30
92134 Imaging of retina	74	63	$152.00	$24.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$165.00	$93.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	56	54	$188.00	$26.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$182.00	$95.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	483	483	$130.00	$76.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	123	$118.00	$65.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	111	84	$81.00	$35.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	104	104	$152.00	$21.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	67	67	$161.00	$95.21
92134 Imaging of retina	64	51	$152.00	$25.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	52	$188.00	$26.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$177.00	$96.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	591	591	$131.00	$77.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	148	117	$121.00	$66.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	135	101	$82.00	$35.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	119	117	$147.00	$22.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	70	70	$182.00	$27.38
92134 Imaging of retina	67	59	$147.00	$25.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$163.00	$95.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$180.00	$98.64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$133.00	$48.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	622	622	$129.00	$80.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	119	118	$143.00	$22.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	93	$111.00	$50.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	109	75	$75.00	$25.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	65	$177.00	$28.26
92134 Imaging of retina	65	55	$143.00	$25.77
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$77.00	$8.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$166.00	$78.88
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$130.00	$50.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$151.00	$100.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	587	587	$125.00	$79.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	141	$99.00	$50.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	161	121	$75.00	$25.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	126	125	$139.00	$22.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	90	90	$147.00	$99.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	73	72	$172.00	$28.31
92134 Imaging of retina	42	39	$139.00	$26.15
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$127.00	$49.80
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	17	$75.00	$8.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	260	260	$121.98	$79.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	66	$97.00	$50.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$144.00	$99.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	54	54	$129.04	$22.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	40	$73.00	$24.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	26	$176.07	$27.91
92134 Imaging of retina	16	14	$153.25	$26.20
92250 Photography of the retina	13	12	$115.00	$21.85
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$124.00	$49.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	263	263	$103.85	$79.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	61	$78.36	$48.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	40	$37.70	$24.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	51	$138.22	$22.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$140.12	$99.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$106.14	$79.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	18	$65.53	$27.95
92134 Imaging of retina	16	14	$142.50	$25.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-29

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2938

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

Medicaid State Provider ID

602616800 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 560072437

Phone: 5073732384

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 560072437 (Tel: 5073732384)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 71827 PHILLIP DR, ALBERT LEA, MN 560074251

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ERIC YOULDEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #2938 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083693220

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 16, 2006

Last Update: September 29, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

71827 Phillip Dr

Albert Lea, MN 560074251

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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