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Active NPI 1306681192 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Katherine E Simko , OD

Optometrist • Bloomington, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Katherine Simko, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bloomington, MN. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2024, Dr. Simko delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200.

Dr. Simko is affiliated with Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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

9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 200

Bloomington, MN 554313200

Telephone 9528885800
Fax 9525676176
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bloomington, MN

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -10.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
33 Specialists

Practicing in Bloomington, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simko (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Bloomington Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 26 $210.00 $88.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3949

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 State Medical License
3949 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Group Health Plan Inc

8325 Seasons Pkwy, Woodbury, MN 551253602

Phone: 6517025848

Group Health Plan Inc

2500 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 551081460

Phone: 6516410020

Group Health Plan Inc

401 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 551305302

Phone: 6512547400

Group Health Plan Inc

8600 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 554202824

Phone: 9528841148

Group Health Plan Inc

435 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 551305302

Phone: 6512912848

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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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 June 26, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2024

Registered at 9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554313200 (Tel: 9528885800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2024

Registered at 9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 425, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554313873 (Tel: 9528885800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2024

Recorded as KATHERINE SIMKO, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2024

Optometrist (License #3949 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306681192
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2024
Last Update: June 23, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 425

Bloomington, MN 554313873

Phone: 9528885800

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