Dr. Blake Thomas Dirks , OD
Optometrist • Saint Peter, MN
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Blake Dirks, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Peter, MN. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Dirks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 320 SUNRISE DR.
Dr. Dirks is affiliated with St. Peter Eyecare Center 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, 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
320 Sunrise Dr
Saint Peter, MN 560821352
Medicare Profile & Education
Southern California College Of Optometry
1986
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Peter, MN
Practicing in Saint Peter, MN (1178 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
|
3,209 | 22 | $1.97 | $1.19 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
273 | 272 | $239.00 | $124.62 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
123 | 100 | $186.39 | $88.18 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
97 | 89 | $113.20 | $35.98 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
37 | 35 | $129.00 | $62.80 |
|
92134
Imaging of retina
|
30 | 29 | $99.00 | $39.09 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
18 | 17 | $99.00 | $33.19 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
16 | 15 | $239.53 | $124.24 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
15 | 15 | $289.00 | $147.10 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
St. Peter Eyecare Center
320 Sunrise Dr, Saint Peter, MN 560821353
Phone: 5079316436
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Doctor of Optometry
Optometrist
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 320 SUNRISE DR, SAINT PETER, MN 560821352 (Tel: 5079316436)
Registered at 320 SUNRISE DR, SAINT PETER, MN 560821352 (Tel: 5079316436)
Recorded as BLAKE DIRKS, OD
Optometrist (License #2076 in MN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
320 Sunrise Dr
Saint Peter, MN 560821352
Phone: 5079316436
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