Active NPI 1811924772 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kayla Miller Bechthold , OD

Optometrist • Chisholm, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kayla Bechthold, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chisholm, MN. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1998, Dr. Bechthold delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11 1ST AVE NW.

Dr. Bechthold is affiliated with Eye Clinic North Professional Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11 1st Ave Nw

Chisholm, MN 55719

Telephone 2182544393

Fax 2187869375

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bechthold Eye Care Pa Facility NPI 1881259794

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chisholm, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs -11.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 39.5 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Chisholm, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bechthold (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Chisholm Specialty Average (39.5 Years) 39.5 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	164	164	$200.38	$120.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	45	$231.08	$120.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$235.47	$143.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	35	$140.32	$84.75
92134 Imaging of retina	47	34	$84.66	$33.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	24	$82.50	$30.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	17	$152.18	$88.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	18	$119.33	$54.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	155	153	$203.02	$121.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	38	$232.73	$119.94
92134 Imaging of retina	52	39	$85.00	$33.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$227.74	$143.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	32	$163.26	$85.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	24	$83.25	$29.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	19	$122.87	$56.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	307	307	$228.13	$124.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	91	91	$248.76	$146.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	58	$155.00	$86.79
92134 Imaging of retina	76	48	$83.41	$27.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	66	41	$78.55	$23.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	52	$221.70	$122.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	34	$124.22	$44.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	39	33	$184.62	$89.84
92250 Photography of the retina	32	26	$86.50	$31.20
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	13	$54.15	$26.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	179	177	$200.53	$123.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	66	66	$245.00	$147.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	44	$187.58	$122.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	41	$133.27	$87.57
92250 Photography of the retina	36	34	$85.00	$37.57
92134 Imaging of retina	34	27	$83.94	$32.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	28	$114.36	$54.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	21	$81.92	$29.92
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	18	18	$50.00	$26.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	139	137	$191.81	$123.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	44	$110.54	$71.85
92250 Photography of the retina	45	40	$85.00	$43.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	26	$135.66	$62.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	25	$176.71	$104.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	15	$95.67	$35.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$213.44	$155.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$172.33	$145.46
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	12	$50.00	$26.97
92134 Imaging of retina	13	13	$107.15	$39.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	337	321	$297.29	$126.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	122	88	$208.90	$88.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	106	75	$170.01	$72.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	67	66	$125.18	$35.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	66	64	$223.14	$63.99
92134 Imaging of retina	56	53	$129.95	$40.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	24	$218.69	$105.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$287.68	$148.97
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$85.00	$47.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$117.00	$44.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	428	415	$305.24	$125.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	219	160	$203.20	$87.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	99	97	$126.56	$37.57
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	71	$241.25	$63.85
92134 Imaging of retina	69	61	$126.59	$41.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	64	45	$114.66	$43.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	43	$190.73	$71.85
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	48	48	$355.98	$151.49
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	34	15	$45.88	$13.96
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	21	19	$69.70	$26.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	412	407	$295.34	$122.75
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	194	146	$198.28	$84.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	126	85	$113.00	$42.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	95	91	$124.45	$37.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	92	84	$237.30	$64.29
92134 Imaging of retina	60	54	$124.45	$40.55
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	38	14	$45.00	$14.68
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	26	26	$68.40	$26.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$342.50	$148.56
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$43.73	$13.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$275.00	$105.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2696

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

714754600 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Clinic North Professional Association

1311 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN 557463510

Phone: 2182633633

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Robert Hollenhorst , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1174569727

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lisa Graham , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1720059603

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Gary Jensen

Optometrist

NPI 1770508426

Dr. Susan Relf , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1811925084

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Upali Aturaliya , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1912943846

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location September 19, 2019

Registered at 11 1ST AVE NW, CHISHOLM, MN 55719 (Tel: 2182544393)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address September 19, 2019

Registered at 11 1ST AVE NW, CHISHOLM, MN 557191811 (Tel: 2182544393)

✅

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 5007 MATTERHORN DR, DULUTH, MN 558113812 (Tel: 2187203553)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 5007 MATTERHORN DR, DULUTH, MN 558113812 (Tel: 2187203553)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as KAYLA BECHTHOLD, OD

🎓

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

Optometrist (License #2696 in MN)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Kayla Bechthold. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811924772

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 27, 2006

Last Update: September 19, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

11 1st Ave Nw

Chisholm, MN 557191811

Phone: 2182544393

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.