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Dr. Christopher Lee Kelly , OD

Optometrist • Thief River Falls, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kelly, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Thief River Falls, MN. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2006, Dr. Kelly delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1720 HIGHWAY 59 S.

Dr. Kelly is affiliated with Sanford Health Network North and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1720 Highway 59 S

Thief River Falls, MN 567014331

Telephone 2186814747
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dakota Clinic, Ltd. Facility NPI 1821049180

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2006

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
20 Yrs -1.0 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
58.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kelly (20 Years) 20 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
4,562 35 $3.17 $1.21
92134 Imaging of retina
575 208 $60.72 $19.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
383 383 $217.00 $123.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
240 158 $256.12 $88.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
152 62 $57.61 $17.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
67 67 $256.00 $146.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
50 18 $102.28 $31.33
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
24 12 $23.50 $5.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
21 18 $160.71 $54.87
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
12 12 $217.50 $70.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-25
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3260

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OR 3167ATI

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

Sanford Health Network North

1720 Hwy 59 S, Thief River Falls, MN 567014331

Phone: 2186814747

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2022

Optometrist (License #3167ATI in OR)

NPI Profile Active February 16, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2016

Registered at 1720 HIGHWAY 59 S, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 567014331 (Tel: 2186814747)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 2010, FARGO, ND 581222484 (Tel: 7012342000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 16, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KELLY, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 16, 2016

Optometrist (License #3260 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801827266
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 05, 2006
Last Update: March 25, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 2010

Fargo, ND 581222484

Phone: 7012342000

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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