Active NPI 1508939182 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Tim A Pinke , OD

Optometrist • Saint James, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tim Pinke, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint James, MN. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Pinke delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 302 1ST AVE S.

Dr. Pinke is affiliated with Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

302 1st Ave S

Saint James, MN 560811724

Telephone 5073753737

Fax 5073753715

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scott T. Olson Facility NPI 1992987366

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint James, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +3.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.8 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Saint James, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

56.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pinke (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Saint James Specialty Average (31.8 Years) 31.8 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,249	18	$2.78	$1.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	151	149	$293.85	$124.71
92134 Imaging of retina	123	87	$95.25	$39.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	51	$164.23	$88.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	41	37	$151.39	$62.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	31	$98.63	$33.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	21	$118.38	$55.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$342.37	$147.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,889	15	$3.99	$1.17
92134 Imaging of retina	172	90	$69.00	$32.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	133	130	$184.00	$126.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	37	$105.00	$88.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	37	$118.00	$60.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	26	$69.00	$32.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$205.00	$149.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	111	$160.56	$127.07
92134 Imaging of retina	93	51	$82.99	$32.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	32	$99.22	$89.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	19	$111.29	$59.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$185.47	$150.96
92250 Photography of the retina	17	16	$106.24	$37.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	15	$82.88	$34.67
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$112.00	$90.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,986	13	$3.47	$1.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	103	102	$132.00	$128.28
92134 Imaging of retina	80	38	$162.00	$27.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	41	37	$112.00	$90.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	23	$112.00	$64.35
92250 Photography of the retina	18	16	$112.00	$39.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$158.00	$152.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$88.00	$88.00
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	11	11	$90.00	$27.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	90	90	$132.00	$127.61
92134 Imaging of retina	54	43	$162.00	$34.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	31	$112.00	$89.79
92250 Photography of the retina	27	25	$112.00	$45.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	27	$112.00	$64.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	14	$88.00	$74.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$162.00	$37.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$70.00	$45.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	123	122	$132.00	$126.53
92134 Imaging of retina	86	62	$162.00	$33.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	46	40	$112.00	$88.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	22	$112.00	$64.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	14	$70.00	$44.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	17	$162.00	$37.10
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$112.00	$50.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	87	87	$131.66	$119.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	32	$112.00	$83.23
92134 Imaging of retina	25	16	$162.00	$24.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	19	$112.00	$61.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$162.00	$35.39
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$112.00	$54.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	96	95	$122.00	$115.93
92134 Imaging of retina	38	24	$162.00	$37.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	37	31	$110.78	$79.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	21	$88.00	$67.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$162.00	$34.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	16	$112.00	$60.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$70.00	$40.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2375

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

462225100 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Care Associates Of Sc Llc

517 1st Ave S, Saint James, MN 560811727

Phone: 5073753737

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Scott Olson

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1629345954

Dr. Bridget Forstrom , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1649470618

Doctor of Optometry

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 March 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2016

Registered at 302 1ST AVE S, SAINT JAMES, MN 560811724 (Tel: 5073753737)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 110, 517 1ST AVE. S., ST. JAMES, MN 56081 (Tel: 5073753737)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 10, 2016

Recorded as TIM PINKE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 10, 2016

Optometrist (License #2375 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508939182

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 15, 2006

Last Update: March 10, 2016

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 110, 517 1st Ave. S.

St. James, MN 56081

Phone: 5073753737

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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