Active NPI 1366640377 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Zachary Blake Dirks , OD

Optometrist • Saint Peter, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Zachary Dirks, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Peter, MN. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Dirks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 320 SUNRISE DR.

Dr. Dirks maintains professional affiliations with Belle Plaine Eyecare Center Llc, St. Peter Eyecare Center, Le Sueur Eyecare Center 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, 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

320 Sunrise Dr

Saint Peter, MN 560821352

Telephone 5079316436

Fax 5049349625

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 St. Peter Eyecare Center Facility NPI 1134274475

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Peter, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -11.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.7 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Peter, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dirks (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Saint Peter Specialty Average (30.7 Years) 30.7 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	1,796	12	$1.87	$1.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	163	163	$239.00	$124.44
92250 Photography of the retina	89	87	$113.20	$36.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	67	$239.53	$124.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	43	$129.00	$62.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	33	$186.39	$88.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	34	$99.00	$32.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$289.00	$147.13
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$99.00	$39.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	11	$107.10	$55.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,052	14	$1.88	$1.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	121	119	$239.00	$122.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	56	$239.53	$120.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	29	$186.39	$83.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	31	$129.00	$59.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	31	$99.00	$31.58
92250 Photography of the retina	30	30	$113.20	$35.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$289.00	$144.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$107.10	$53.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	97	97	$234.90	$124.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	57	$228.53	$124.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	38	$177.88	$87.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	32	$128.53	$61.05
92250 Photography of the retina	30	28	$114.53	$36.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	26	$99.20	$33.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$285.28	$148.77
92134 Imaging of retina	20	20	$99.55	$39.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,146	16	$1.39	$1.10
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	112	$173.34	$128.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	47	$129.53	$128.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	38	34	$121.00	$64.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	32	$86.39	$86.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	32	$104.50	$34.97
92250 Photography of the retina	21	21	$123.20	$39.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$202.06	$152.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$67.10	$56.15
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$104.50	$40.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	142	142	$161.52	$127.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	52	$129.53	$108.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	33	$86.39	$73.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	30	$121.00	$64.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$196.06	$152.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	21	$104.50	$35.55
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$123.20	$44.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$67.10	$45.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	137	136	$142.72	$126.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	51	$86.39	$73.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	49	$129.53	$107.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	33	$121.00	$64.28
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$196.06	$150.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	21	$104.50	$35.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	14	$67.10	$44.51
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$123.20	$48.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	104	101	$142.72	$122.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	47	$86.39	$69.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	52	$129.53	$103.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	28	$121.00	$62.76
92250 Photography of the retina	25	23	$123.20	$53.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$196.06	$146.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	20	$104.50	$35.75
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	14	13	$29.00	$15.97
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$104.50	$40.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	132	128	$142.72	$119.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	39	$86.39	$69.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	33	$129.53	$102.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	27	$104.50	$35.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$196.06	$143.19
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	27	24	$29.00	$16.55
92250 Photography of the retina	21	21	$123.20	$63.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$121.00	$61.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3080

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 Plus Eyewear/care

44977TH (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Iowa Medicaid

1366640377 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica

1366640377 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ucare

139494 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

076N5DI (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Partners

HP82001 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One

1051614 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dmerc

0322460001 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica Eyewear/care

2116066 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Belle Plaine Eyecare Center Llc

168 Commerce Dr E, Belle Plaine, MN 560112901

Phone: 9528735554

Le Sueur Eyecare Center Llc

101 Main St S, Le Sueur, MN 560587502

Phone: 5076653366

Belle Plaine Eyecare Center Llc

168 Commerce E Dr, Belle Plaine, MN 560112901

St. Peter Eyecare Center

320 Sunrise Dr, Saint Peter, MN 560821353

Phone: 5079316436

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Vonnie Nelson , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1386712867

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Blake Dirks , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1629145057

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 February 29, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 29, 2008

Registered at 320 SUNRISE DR, SAINT PETER, MN 560821352 (Tel: 5079316436)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 29, 2008

Registered at 320 SUNRISE DR, SAINT PETER, MN 560821352 (Tel: 5079316436)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 29, 2008

Recorded as ZACHARY DIRKS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 29, 2008

Optometrist (License #3080 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1366640377

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 11, 2007

Last Update: February 29, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

320 Sunrise Dr

Saint Peter, MN 560821352

Phone: 5079316436

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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