Active NPI 1124045737 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher J Borgen , OD

Optometrist • Thief River Falls, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Borgen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Thief River Falls, MN. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2001, Dr. Borgen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1720 HWY 59 SE.

Dr. Borgen is affiliated with Northwest Eye Center Pa 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

1720 Hwy 59 Se
Suite 1 Box 505

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Telephone 2186813300

Fax 2186816733

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Shared Medical Technology, Inc Facility NPI 1679528194

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.0 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Thief River Falls, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

48.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Borgen (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Thief River Falls Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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	3,961	29	$2.28	$1.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	245	242	$199.31	$128.41
92134 Imaging of retina	150	113	$134.36	$39.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	74	$133.45	$91.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$221.66	$151.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	48	$194.30	$128.53
92250 Photography of the retina	40	40	$133.22	$37.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	36	$123.10	$29.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	29	$164.47	$65.04
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	27	27	$49.85	$27.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,510	22	$2.10	$1.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	218	217	$189.20	$127.88
92250 Photography of the retina	106	104	$145.51	$37.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$210.57	$151.48
92134 Imaging of retina	52	48	$127.92	$39.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	48	$126.84	$89.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	37	$184.51	$126.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	27	26	$117.07	$29.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$156.76	$63.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,070	17	$2.08	$1.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	181	179	$182.56	$128.27
92250 Photography of the retina	85	84	$141.09	$37.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	47	$179.06	$127.95
92134 Imaging of retina	46	43	$120.11	$38.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$204.75	$151.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	29	$122.47	$90.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	30	$105.97	$26.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	20	$151.65	$63.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,150	22	$2.00	$1.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	195	195	$174.92	$129.76
92250 Photography of the retina	84	81	$135.00	$40.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	63	$116.93	$91.87
92134 Imaging of retina	50	49	$109.20	$35.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	37	$102.70	$27.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$195.00	$153.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	23	$144.78	$64.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	21	$171.00	$130.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$75.00	$56.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,510	22	$2.00	$1.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	192	191	$170.00	$127.64
92250 Photography of the retina	123	116	$130.00	$45.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	62	$111.68	$74.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	40	$166.00	$108.36
92134 Imaging of retina	41	40	$108.41	$37.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	35	$102.14	$29.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	29	$140.00	$61.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$190.00	$152.18
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	11	11	$175.00	$78.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,962	28	$2.09	$1.49
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	242	242	$170.00	$127.96
92250 Photography of the retina	127	123	$130.00	$51.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	56	$105.00	$74.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	44	43	$98.64	$27.47
92134 Imaging of retina	34	33	$103.09	$34.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$190.00	$152.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	29	$145.00	$108.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	28	$140.00	$64.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	6,750	47	$1.67	$1.42
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	334	334	$165.01	$126.17
92250 Photography of the retina	133	133	$125.04	$57.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	100	$95.09	$71.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	59	59	$185.00	$150.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	52	52	$102.31	$30.94
92134 Imaging of retina	51	50	$103.73	$36.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	47	$135.00	$62.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$135.00	$105.99
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	16	16	$175.00	$151.12
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	12	12	$125.00	$34.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,792	23	$1.78	$1.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	185	185	$165.00	$115.56
92250 Photography of the retina	91	91	$125.00	$61.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	42	$100.48	$27.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	33	$135.00	$58.52
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	31	25	$115.00	$80.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	29	$95.00	$67.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$185.00	$139.31
92134 Imaging of retina	25	24	$110.00	$37.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	24	$135.00	$98.67
92275 Recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli	12	12	$175.00	$139.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2803

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

388602600 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Pref

644201030551

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica

2202123

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc

4687980 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwest Eye Center Pa

901 Hanson Dr, Thief River Falls, MN 567014235

Phone: 2186813300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Eric Tjelle , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1093732612

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 June 01, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 01, 2011

Registered at 1720 HWY 59 SE, SUITE 1 BOX 505, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701 (Tel: 2186813300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2011

Registered at 1720 HWY 59 SE, SUITE 1 BOX 505, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701 (Tel: 2186813300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 01, 2011

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BORGEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 01, 2011

Optometrist (License #2803 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124045737

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 17, 2006

Last Update: June 01, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1720 Hwy 59 Se, Suite 1 Box 505

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Phone: 2186813300

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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