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Active NPI 1750538245 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend , OD

Optometrist • Rochester, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristy Bhend, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Rochester, MN. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Bhend delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2650 BROADWAY AVE S STE 400.

Dr. Bhend is affiliated with Bhend Family Eye Care Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2650 Broadway Ave S Ste 400

Rochester, MN 559046259

Telephone 5073220044
Fax 8447556392
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Bhend Family Eye Care, Pllc Facility NPI 1942731682

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Rochester, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -0.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
42 Specialists

Practicing in Rochester, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
45.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bhend (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Rochester Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $230.00 $124.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-15
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3149

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 IA 2475

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 3019

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bhend Family Eye Care Pllc

2650 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 559046259

Phone: 5073220044

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 23, 2022

Registered at 2650 BROADWAY AVE S STE 400, ROCHESTER, MN 559046259 (Tel: 5073220044)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 23, 2022

Registered at 2650 BROADWAY AVE S STE 400, ROCHESTER, MN 559046259 (Tel: 5073220044)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 23, 2022

Optometrist (License #2475 in IA)

NPI Profile Active March 20, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 20, 2017

Registered at 4611 MAINE AVE SE, ROCHESTER, MN 559046929 (Tel: 5072826345)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 20, 2017

Registered at 32095 745TH AVE, RACINE, MN 559678561 (Tel: 5072593208)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 20, 2017

Recorded as KRISTY BHEND, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 20, 2017

Optometrist (License #2475 in IA)

NPI Profile Active January 30, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2016

Registered at 15800 87TH ST NE, OTSEGO, MN 553306546 (Tel: 5072591125)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 714, ROGERS, MN 553740714 (Tel: 5072593208)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2016

Recorded as KRISTY BHEND, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2016

Optometrist (License #3149 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 26, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750538245
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 26, 2008
Last Update: April 15, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2650 Broadway Ave S Ste 400

Rochester, MN 559046259

Phone: 5073220044

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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