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Active NPI 1730168923 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Della Kay Simmons , OD

Optometrist • Albert Lea, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Della Simmons, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Albert Lea, MN. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1994, Dr. Simmons delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 404 W FOUNTAIN ST.

Dr. Simmons 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

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1994

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
32 Yrs +11.5 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
62.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simmons (32 Years) 32 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
372 370 $136.00 $75.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
99 77 $126.00 $65.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
86 72 $85.00 $34.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
64 64 $148.00 $21.33
92134 Imaging of retina
61 54 $157.00 $24.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
54 54 $169.00 $93.96
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
39 38 $132.00 $27.03
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing
11 11 $78.00 $16.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $187.00 $96.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-28
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2500

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
463717800 (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
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 1206 SAINT JOSEPH AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 560073037

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DELLA SIMMONS, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #2500 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: 1730168923
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 16, 2006
Last Update: September 28, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1206 Saint Joseph Ave

Albert Lea, MN 560073037

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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