Active NPI 1164472148 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kevin Joseph Mueller , OD

Optometrist • Duluth, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kevin Mueller, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2005, Dr. Mueller delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 324 W SUPERIOR ST STE 220.

Dr. Mueller is affiliated with St. Luke'S Hospital Of Duluth and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

324 W Superior St Ste 220

Duluth, MN 558021707

Telephone 2182493570

Fax 2187228582

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth Facility NPI 1568709970

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Duluth, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -1.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.8 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Duluth, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mueller (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Duluth Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 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	365	365	$146.78	$74.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	151	118	$84.26	$63.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	104	96	$101.98	$26.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	83	81	$104.35	$21.05
92134 Imaging of retina	74	61	$102.19	$24.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	65	$125.00	$94.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	61	61	$178.79	$91.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	53	52	$33.83	$20.02
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	12	$56.15	$7.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$131.73	$81.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	378	378	$144.27	$75.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	123	101	$75.55	$64.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	110	99	$95.00	$26.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	92	86	$86.57	$21.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	64	$116.69	$94.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	67	67	$167.00	$93.71
92134 Imaging of retina	67	54	$112.88	$24.73
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	40	40	$32.00	$20.29
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$14.00	$7.64
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$75.00	$20.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	388	387	$139.52	$75.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	138	113	$74.72	$65.26
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	100	94	$90.00	$26.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	90	$114.20	$95.38
92134 Imaging of retina	81	67	$92.65	$24.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	80	79	$82.61	$21.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$162.00	$94.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	45	44	$30.00	$20.13
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$70.50	$20.73
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$13.00	$7.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$85.00	$80.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	411	408	$134.47	$77.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	100	$68.69	$64.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	95	92	$77.00	$27.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	86	82	$77.00	$22.01
92134 Imaging of retina	79	70	$88.00	$25.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	61	$99.85	$95.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	67	67	$162.57	$95.59
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	61	60	$29.92	$20.62
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$70.50	$21.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$83.85	$81.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$133.73	$132.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	464	396	$86.45	$78.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	68	$57.58	$51.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	81	78	$78.26	$28.67
92134 Imaging of retina	76	64	$76.20	$26.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	72	70	$76.41	$22.76
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$105.00	$80.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$138.70	$128.49
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	46	46	$22.67	$21.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	519	462	$91.34	$78.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	85	$58.48	$51.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	94	91	$78.05	$28.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$114.35	$80.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	91	89	$75.69	$22.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$154.26	$127.82
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	53	52	$22.67	$21.44
92134 Imaging of retina	51	45	$76.28	$26.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	485	422	$85.95	$77.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	101	$65.35	$51.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	124	124	$86.77	$79.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	100	97	$68.68	$27.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	90	89	$75.22	$22.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$141.17	$126.64
92134 Imaging of retina	67	57	$76.28	$26.15
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	61	59	$22.67	$21.20
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$70.50	$21.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$118.69	$103.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	464	464	$87.53	$80.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	146	$61.42	$50.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	141	135	$103.47	$79.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	118	112	$70.17	$28.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	107	103	$76.02	$22.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	78	75	$24.88	$21.36
92134 Imaging of retina	61	54	$76.28	$25.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$116.27	$102.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$148.08	$127.51
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$22.24	$9.74
92250 Photography of the retina	14	13	$70.50	$21.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$55.90	$52.44
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	12	11	$56.99	$52.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-18

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3042

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 2488

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth

4190 Loberg Ave, Duluth, MN 558112652

Phone: 2182494600

St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth

1015 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 558052242

Phone: 2182497860

St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth

324 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 558021707

Phone: 2182493500

St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth

1011 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 558052242

Phone: 2182497000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Kevin Treacy , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1427088228

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Peter Austin , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1437189222

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 18, 2020

Optometrist (License #2488 in CO)

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Updated Practice Location February 04, 2020

Registered at 324 W SUPERIOR ST STE 220, DULUTH, MN 558021707 (Tel: 2182493570)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 04, 2020

Registered at 324 W SUPERIOR ST STE 220, DULUTH, MN 558021707 (Tel: 2182493570)

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NPI Profile Active January 30, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2017

Registered at 324 W SUPERIOR ST, SUITE 800, DULUTH, MN 558021701 (Tel: 2182493570)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2017

Registered at 324 W SUPERIOR ST, SUITE 800, DULUTH, MN 558021701 (Tel: 2182493570)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2017

Recorded as KEVIN MUELLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2017

Optometrist (License #3042 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active July 22, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2010

Registered at 324 W. SUPERIOR STREET, SUITE 800, DULUTH, MN 55802 (Tel: 2187226655)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2010

Registered at 324 W. SUPERIOR STREET, SUITE 800, DULUTH, MN 55802 (Tel: 2187226655)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 22, 2010

Recorded as KEVIN MUELLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2010

Optometrist (License #2488 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164472148

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 11, 2006

Last Update: December 18, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

324 W Superior St Ste 220

Duluth, MN 558021707

Phone: 2182493570

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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