Active NPI 1326425364 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Kruthoff , OD

Optometrist • Wayzata, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kruthoff, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Wayzata, MN. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2015, Dr. Kruthoff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 250 CENTRAL AVE N STE 107.

Dr. Kruthoff is affiliated with Northwest Eye Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, 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

250 Central Ave N Ste 107

Wayzata, MN 553911207

Telephone 7634167600

Fax 7634167634

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwest Eye Clinic, Llc Facility NPI 1891871646

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wayzata, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -16.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.5 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Wayzata, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kruthoff (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Wayzata Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	553	374	$185.71	$88.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	246	208	$164.13	$63.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	232	232	$320.63	$124.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	174	$271.58	$124.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	183	180	$112.00	$34.28
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	91	89	$71.16	$27.07
92134 Imaging of retina	83	70	$114.16	$39.33
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	72	25	$47.00	$22.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	42	40	$43.00	$10.40
92250 Photography of the retina	26	26	$197.96	$34.52
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	23	14	$339.13	$37.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$382.00	$147.86
92025 Ct scan of cornea	13	13	$99.00	$35.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$113.00	$55.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	629	425	$185.00	$89.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	237	199	$164.00	$62.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	216	183	$271.00	$125.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	214	214	$320.00	$126.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	201	188	$112.00	$35.33
92134 Imaging of retina	83	76	$114.00	$40.03
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	41	36	$43.00	$10.61
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	35	35	$71.00	$27.79
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	15	13	$125.00	$18.34
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$201.00	$34.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$271.00	$109.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$382.00	$150.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	455	358	$185.00	$90.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	261	215	$271.00	$127.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	172	172	$320.00	$128.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	148	146	$112.00	$35.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	145	135	$164.00	$63.73
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	70	61	$224.00	$90.94
92134 Imaging of retina	55	50	$114.00	$40.45
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	44	43	$71.00	$28.30
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	19	$43.00	$10.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$271.00	$110.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$382.00	$151.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$411.00	$165.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	366	268	$185.00	$90.79
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	301	300	$320.00	$129.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	168	137	$224.00	$90.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	153	149	$112.00	$35.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	150	142	$164.00	$64.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	130	$271.00	$128.51
92134 Imaging of retina	81	68	$114.00	$40.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$382.00	$153.61
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$71.00	$28.53
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	16	13	$125.00	$20.50
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	13	$43.00	$11.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$411.00	$167.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	339	237	$185.00	$75.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	182	$271.00	$109.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	172	172	$320.00	$128.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	165	152	$164.00	$65.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	140	135	$112.00	$35.75
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	81	70	$224.00	$90.97
92134 Imaging of retina	69	59	$114.00	$41.14
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	27	18	$43.00	$11.76
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	19	18	$71.00	$28.34
92025 Ct scan of cornea	14	11	$99.00	$37.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$271.00	$102.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$382.00	$153.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	483	410	$141.77	$88.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	236	233	$232.19	$127.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	175	168	$144.39	$63.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	157	157	$79.90	$37.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	106	$180.58	$74.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	110	$240.07	$108.29
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	95	43	$36.46	$22.03
92134 Imaging of retina	55	49	$94.80	$40.80
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	52	51	$53.44	$27.90
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	29	15	$250.41	$114.04
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	22	22	$31.09	$12.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$265.85	$159.51
92250 Photography of the retina	16	15	$127.06	$48.85
92025 Ct scan of cornea	15	15	$77.60	$37.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$354.36	$142.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,036	701	$129.97	$86.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	453	407	$190.00	$124.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	341	335	$70.00	$37.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	303	276	$139.89	$63.55
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	243	95	$36.00	$21.69
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	136	129	$45.00	$26.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	98	$165.00	$103.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	92	85	$110.00	$71.47
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	82	42	$232.80	$115.84
92134 Imaging of retina	73	66	$70.00	$41.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	46	$70.00	$43.56
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	44	44	$25.00	$14.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$250.00	$163.66
92250 Photography of the retina	32	32	$110.00	$53.68
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	21	18	$60.00	$37.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$230.00	$150.50
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	13	11	$86.15	$41.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	384	293	$110.29	$71.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	366	308	$130.00	$83.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	265	231	$165.00	$104.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	187	175	$140.00	$62.37
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	186	80	$36.00	$21.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	181	177	$70.00	$36.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	148	142	$190.00	$120.63
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	137	126	$45.00	$26.48
92134 Imaging of retina	88	77	$70.00	$39.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$250.00	$158.42
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	74	41	$230.00	$116.59
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	64	64	$25.00	$14.04
92250 Photography of the retina	40	40	$110.00	$63.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	37	$70.00	$41.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$165.00	$106.55
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	24	22	$100.00	$55.90
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	18	13	$60.00	$37.46
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$230.00	$146.89
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	12	11	$145.00	$85.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-03-16

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 3602

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 VA 0618002524

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwest Eye Clinic Llc

8501 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 554274472

Phone: 7634167600

Secondary Practice Locations

8501 Golden Valley Rd Ste 100

Golden Valley, MN 554274472

Phone: 7634167600

250 Central Ave N Ste 105

Wayzata, MN 553911207

Phone: 7634167600

12000 Elm Creek Blvd N Ste 100

Maple Grove, MN 553697074

Phone: 7634167600

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 16, 2019

Registered at 250 CENTRAL AVE N STE 107, WAYZATA, MN 553911207 (Tel: 7634167600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 16, 2019

Registered at 8401 GOLDEN VALLEY RD STE 330, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 554274488 (Tel: 7634167600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 16, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KRUTHOFF, OD

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NPI Profile Active September 09, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location September 09, 2016

Registered at 241 CORPORATE BLVD, SUITE 210, NORFOLK, VA 235024975 (Tel: 7576222200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 09, 2016

Registered at 241 CORPORATE BLVD, SUITE 210, NORFOLK, VA 235024975 (Tel: 7576222200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 09, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KRUTHOFF, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 09, 2016

Optometrist (License #0618002524 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 28, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326425364

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 28, 2015

Last Update: March 16, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8401 Golden Valley Rd Ste 330

Golden Valley, MN 554274488

Phone: 7634167629

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