Active NPI 1417954553 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darwin Dalen , OD

Optometrist • Grand Rapids, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darwin Dalen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Grand Rapids, MN. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Dalen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 201 NW 4TH ST.

Dr. Dalen accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, established patient problem focused 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

201 Nw 4th St

Grand Rapids, MN 557442753

Telephone 2183269619

Fax 2183269619

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eye Q Optometric Clinic, Limited Facility NPI 1245428135

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Grand Rapids, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.7 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Grand Rapids, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

35.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dalen (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Grand Rapids Specialty Average (26.7 Years) 26.7 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	299	299	$197.42	$124.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	65	$85.00	$83.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	57	57	$187.00	$88.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$198.73	$147.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	33	$76.00	$33.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	33	$92.00	$62.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	262	262	$177.43	$125.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	55	$85.00	$83.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	61	61	$167.00	$88.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	40	$76.00	$34.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$175.00	$149.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	38	37	$92.00	$62.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$119.12	$117.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	250	250	$145.53	$127.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	60	$85.00	$84.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	62	62	$147.50	$145.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	61	61	$135.72	$89.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	41	40	$92.04	$63.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	38	$76.00	$34.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	12	$54.00	$53.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$119.00	$118.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	261	261	$129.32	$126.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	55	$75.08	$75.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	57	57	$118.21	$90.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	45	$76.00	$35.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$130.81	$130.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	37	$92.00	$64.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	14	$54.10	$54.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	178	178	$125.46	$124.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	54	$74.02	$73.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	39	39	$114.05	$89.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	33	$92.00	$64.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	30	$76.00	$34.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$126.21	$125.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	11	$54.00	$45.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	229	229	$124.65	$118.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	54	$73.79	$70.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	66	65	$114.00	$85.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$127.39	$121.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	45	$76.03	$34.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	31	$92.00	$62.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	12	$54.00	$43.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	253	253	$124.65	$119.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	57	$69.00	$67.54
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	61	59	$114.00	$82.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$125.00	$122.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	36	$76.00	$34.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	29	$92.00	$60.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	13	$49.05	$40.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	192	192	$113.79	$110.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	61	$69.00	$67.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	53	51	$102.60	$80.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	50	50	$116.94	$113.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	29	$76.00	$33.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	28	$92.06	$60.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	11	$49.00	$40.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2529

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 Blue Cross Blue Shield

5C957DA (MN)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 03, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2008

Registered at 201 NW 4TH ST, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 557442753 (Tel: 2183269619)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2008

Registered at 201 NW 4TH ST, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 557442753 (Tel: 2183269619)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 03, 2008

Recorded as DARWIN DALEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2008

Optometrist (License #2529 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417954553

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 05, 2005

Last Update: April 03, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

201 Nw 4th St

Grand Rapids, MN 557442753

Phone: 2183269619

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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