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Dr. William D. Hammer , OD

Optometrist • Baxter, MN

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. William Hammer has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date May 19, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date August 11, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Hammer, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Baxter, MN. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Hammer provided care at the practice location at 7295 GLORY RD until profile deactivation on 2022-08-11.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7295 Glory Rd
Walmart Vision Center 1654

Baxter, MN 564257308

Telephone 2188293848
Fax 2188297250
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Walmart Inc. Facility NPI 1174540546

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Baxter, MN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 21.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Baxter, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
1.5% 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 (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
32 32 $107.10 $105.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $122.40 $120.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3152

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1568611622

Doctor of Optometry

Dawn Eckstrom

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1801580956

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated August 11, 2022

Record deactivated on August 11, 2022

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2019

Registered at 1 3RD AVE NE, CROSBY, MN 564411665 (Tel: 2185465108)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2019

Registered at 1 3RD AVE NE, CROSBY, MN 564411665 (Tel: 2185465108)

NPI Profile Active January 04, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2012

Registered at 7295 GLORY RD, WALMART VISION CENTER 1654, BAXTER, MN 564257308 (Tel: 2188293848)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 942, BRAINERD, MN 564010942 (Tel: 2188292607)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 04, 2012

Recorded as WILLIAM HAMMER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2012

Optometrist (License #3152 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588618268
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 19, 2006
Last Update: January 04, 2012
Deactivation Date: August 11, 2022

Mailing Address

Po Box 942

Brainerd, MN 564010942

Phone: 2188292607

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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