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Active NPI 1366456014 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ricky Francis Groetsch , OD

Optometrist • Melrose, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ricky Groetsch, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Melrose, MN. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Groetsch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 203 E MAIN ST STE B.

Dr. Groetsch accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, 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

203 E Main St Ste B

Melrose, MN 563521485

Telephone 3202564000
Fax 3202564002
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Melrose, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 40.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Melrose, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
15.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Groetsch (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Melrose Specialty Average (40.0 Years) 40.0 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
135 135 $114.19 $112.73
92250 Photography of the retina
62 61 $82.00 $36.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
21 21 $127.00 $125.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN MN 2082

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
380225600 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ucare Provider Number
115186 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica Provider Number
2225597 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Partners Provider
47576 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed Provider Number
MN2082 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One Provider Nu
1006663 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Provider Numbe
0F373GR (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Provide
410031767 (MN)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 15, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 15, 2010

Registered at 203 E MAIN ST STE B, MELROSE, MN 563521485 (Tel: 3202564000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 15, 2010

Registered at 203 E MAIN ST STE B, MELROSE, MN 563521485 (Tel: 3202564000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 15, 2010

Recorded as RICKY GROETSCH, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 15, 2010

Optometrist (License #MN 2082 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1366456014
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 28, 2006
Last Update: April 15, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

203 E Main St Ste B

Melrose, MN 563521485

Phone: 3202564000

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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