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Deactivated NPI 1699868430 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Alan Miller , OD

Optometrist • Wadena, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Joseph Miller has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date October 02, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date July 17, 2007
Total Practice Duration ~29 Years of Practice (1978 – 2007)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Miller, OD was a registered Optometrist in Wadena, MN. Prior to record deactivation on 2007-07-17, Dr. Miller completed approximately 29 years of clinical practice following graduation from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1978.

Dr. Miller was affiliated with Wadena Eye Clinic Ltd and accepted Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

222 1st St Se

Wadena, MN 564821567

Telephone 2186312020
Fax 2186311892
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wadena Eye Clinic Ltd Facility NPI 1669565412

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wadena, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
48 Yrs +23.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Wadena, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
24.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Miller (48 Years) 48 Yrs
Wadena Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 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
2,520 18 $2.00 $1.17
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
202 201 $156.00 $125.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
53 38 $95.00 $88.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
26 20 $70.00 $55.47
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
12 11 $85.00 $35.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 1716

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
410000988 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Vsp
999995764 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica
2216300 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bluecross Blueshield
1N069MI (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Plus
1N069MI (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One
1010299 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthpartners
HP34820 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed
MN1716 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID South Country Alliance
1N069MI (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wadena Eye Clinic Ltd

222 1st St Se, Wadena, MN 564821567

Phone: 2186325058

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1902874480

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1992321335

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 19, 2009

Registered at 222 1ST ST SE, WADENA, MN 564821567 (Tel: 2186312020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 19, 2009

Registered at 222 1ST SE, WADENA, MN 564821567 (Tel: 2186312020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 19, 2009

Recorded as JOSEPH MILLER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 19, 2009

Optometrist (License #1716 in MN)

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NPI Profile Reactivated December 05, 2007

Record officially reactivated for active practice on December 05, 2007

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NPI Profile Deactivated July 17, 2007

Record deactivated on July 17, 2007

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699868430
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 02, 2006
Last Update: May 19, 2009
Deactivation Date: July 17, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

222 1st Se

Wadena, MN 564821567

Phone: 2186312020

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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