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Active NPI 1407880057 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara A Fredrickson , OD

Optometrist • Bemidji, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Fredrickson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bemidji, MN. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2004, Dr. Fredrickson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1611 ANNE ST NW.

Dr. Fredrickson is affiliated with Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1611 Anne St Nw

Bemidji, MN 566015114

Telephone 2183332020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bemidji, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +5.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.9 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Bemidji, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fredrickson (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Bemidji Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
3,330 23 $3.05 $1.10
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
469 458 $93.00 $73.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
183 134 $82.00 $62.59
92134 Imaging of retina
171 134 $74.02 $24.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
139 100 $121.00 $92.47
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
119 78 $111.00 $35.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
108 105 $69.00 $20.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
105 93 $80.40 $25.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
70 70 $115.00 $90.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 20 $101.00 $76.98
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
18 18 $31.00 $7.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-07
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3005

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
539124500 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Mn
375M4FR (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica
2202923 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

1611 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 566015114

Phone: 2183335000

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

1656 Central St W, Bagley, MN 566214357

Phone: 2186942442

Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota

1656 Central St W, Bagley, MN 566214357

Phone: 2186942384

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003923012

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1154468890

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1184184277

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1215958434

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1346592680

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1447772991

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 07, 2022

Registered at 1611 ANNE ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 566015114 (Tel: 2183332020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074

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 212-3RD STREET, BEMIDJI, MN 56601 (Tel: 2187518313)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 212-3RD STREET, BEMIDJI, MN 56601 (Tel: 2187518313)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as SARA FREDRICKSON, OD

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

Optometrist (License #3005 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407880057
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 10, 2006
Last Update: March 07, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5074

Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

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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