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Dr. Matthew Thomas Bauer , OD

Optometrist • Saint Paul, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Matthew Bauer, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2009, Dr. Bauer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 401 PHALEN BLVD.

Dr. Bauer is affiliated with Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, established patient complete exam of visual system, microfluid analysis of tears. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

401 Phalen Blvd

Saint Paul, MN 551305302

Telephone 6512547500
Fax 6512547557
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Regions Hospital Facility NPI 1134157092

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Paul, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -0.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.2 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
38 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Paul, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bauer (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Saint Paul Specialty Average (17.2 Years) 17.2 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
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique
156 48 $46.10 $11.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
144 135 $470.49 $123.58
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
120 47 $89.95 $22.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
98 62 $478.00 $123.48
92134 Imaging of retina
44 44 $188.00 $39.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
40 35 $171.00 $34.31
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
33 29 $62.00 $15.70
92250 Photography of the retina
32 30 $174.00 $35.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
31 29 $292.00 $62.84
92285 Photography of content of eyes
24 21 $108.00 $22.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $559.00 $147.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $622.00 $160.72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
15 13 $669.00 $174.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-09
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3168

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

Group Health Plan Inc

401 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 551305302

Phone: 6512547400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

18 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023084084

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1104391325

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1235767286

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1275948275

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Katherine Montealegre , OD

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NPI 1295097277

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1386610731

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2021

Registered at 401 PHALEN BLVD, SAINT PAUL, MN 551305302 (Tel: 6512547500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2021

Registered at 8170 33RD AVE S # MS 21110Q, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554254516

NPI Profile Active January 08, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2013

Registered at 409 DUNLAP ST N, SAINT PAUL, MN 551044201 (Tel: 6512909200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2013

Registered at 409 DUNLAP ST N, SAINT PAUL, MN 551044201 (Tel: 6512909200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2013

Recorded as MATTHEW BAUER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2013

Optometrist (License #3168 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316177348
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 24, 2009
Last Update: March 09, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q

Minneapolis, MN 554254516

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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