Active NPI 1598981995 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven Gus Beals , OD

Optometrist • Montevideo, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Beals, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Montevideo, MN. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1988, Dr. Beals delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 209 N 1ST ST.

Dr. Beals accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

209 N 1st St

Montevideo, MN 562651403

Telephone 3202696822

Fax 3202696115

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Steven G Beals Od Pa Facility NPI 1164607271

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Montevideo, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 38.0 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Montevideo, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

32.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Beals (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Montevideo Specialty Average (38.0 Years) 38.0 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,867	25	$5.28	$1.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	224	224	$150.00	$124.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	120	81	$102.25	$55.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	23	$87.04	$35.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$165.00	$147.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	16	$129.56	$88.18
92134 Imaging of retina	15	15	$90.40	$39.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	4,320	27	$5.28	$1.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	197	197	$150.00	$125.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	87	57	$99.00	$55.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	29	$82.00	$36.24
92134 Imaging of retina	22	22	$82.00	$40.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$165.00	$149.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	13	$129.00	$88.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,692	27	$5.53	$1.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	218	217	$149.45	$127.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	131	75	$99.00	$55.74
92134 Imaging of retina	28	20	$82.00	$40.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	17	$82.00	$36.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$165.00	$150.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$129.00	$89.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,691	25	$5.41	$1.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	203	202	$135.00	$128.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	102	62	$99.00	$56.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	14	$129.00	$90.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$150.00	$150.00
92134 Imaging of retina	18	16	$82.00	$41.40
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	14	$82.00	$37.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$115.00	$64.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,249	13	$5.28	$1.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	156	156	$135.00	$127.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	80	47	$89.00	$45.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$150.00	$149.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	11	$129.00	$74.67
92134 Imaging of retina	14	13	$82.00	$41.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$82.00	$37.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,960	26	$5.28	$1.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	212	212	$135.00	$126.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	74	43	$89.00	$44.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	30	$129.00	$73.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$150.00	$148.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	18	$82.00	$37.25
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$122.56	$49.49
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$82.00	$41.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$115.00	$64.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	98	97	$135.00	$119.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	26	$89.00	$40.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,530	11	$5.28	$1.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$135.00	$116.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	72	39	$72.00	$40.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$150.00	$139.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 2174

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

59851BE (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

5C001BE (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 December 20, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 20, 2010

Registered at 209 N 1ST ST, MONTEVIDEO, MN 562651403 (Tel: 3202696822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2010

Registered at 209 N 1ST ST, P O BOX 218, MONTEVIDEO, MN 562651403 (Tel: 3202696822)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 20, 2010

Recorded as STEVEN BEALS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 20, 2010

Optometrist (License #2174 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 17, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598981995

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 17, 2007

Last Update: December 20, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

209 N 1st St, P O Box 218

Montevideo, MN 562651403

Phone: 3202696822

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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