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Active NPI 1265429245 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Joseph Olk , MD

Ophthalmology • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Olk, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1975, Dr. Olk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11710 OLD BALLAS RD.

Dr. Olk maintains professional affiliations with Advanced Sight Center, Inc., St. Louis Eye Clinic, Retina Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg, injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, verteporfin, 0.1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11710 Old Ballas Rd
Suite 102

Saint Louis, MO 631417076

Telephone 3145692020
Fax 3145691596
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Retina Center Pc Facility NPI 1861539694

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rush Medical College Of Rush University

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
51 Yrs +25.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 30.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
115 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Olk (51 Years) 51 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 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
J2403 Chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg
648,800 133 $1.05 $0.64
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
38,700 132 $50.54 $34.36
J3396 Injection, verteporfin, 0.1 mg
5,898 37 $12.02 $11.33
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg
2,342 20 $227.88 $147.25
92134 Imaging of retina
1,080 342 $74.09 $37.74
67028 Injection of drug into eye
734 177 $265.99 $131.91
Q5124 Injection, ranibizumab-nuna, biosimilar, (byooviz), 0.1 mg
370 11 $501.76 $170.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
259 171 $125.53 $87.00
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg
252 22 $279.56 $197.24
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
239 151 $38.26 $23.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
152 136 $219.62 $123.42
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
120 112 $192.85 $141.87
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
80 61 $198.00 $117.14
J3590 Unclassified biologics
70 26 $120.29 $92.39
92250 Photography of the retina
68 58 $93.39 $32.71
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
67 51 $32.30 $25.80
92283 Extended color vision examination
63 51 $81.00 $41.95
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye
42 40 $332.00 $264.21
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
41 31 $115.47 $46.07
67221 Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera
41 37 $427.00 $256.87
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
40 29 $1.00 $0.12
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser
32 22 $1562.00 $561.17
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina
31 21 $1352.00 $433.54
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
30 12 $118.17 $65.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
26 20 $462.00 $316.13
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina
24 15 $2008.00 $1205.20
67027 Implantation of eye drug delivery system
22 17 $1962.73 $987.03
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
20 17 $72.00 $40.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
18 18 $296.09 $162.00
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions
15 11 $840.00 $258.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
13 13 $111.73 $55.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
12 12 $98.97 $54.66
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
11 11 $46.14 $16.40
66852 Removal of lens material
11 11 $1260.00 $395.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO R9531

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License MO R9531

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
201519345 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna
2498755005 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Essence
14566 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthlink
101062 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield
106672 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthcare Usa
6739 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Health Plan
63192 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mercy Health Plans
A13535 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Exclusive
008245 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Health Care
0882289 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina Center Pc

11710 Old Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 631417076

Phone: 3145692020

St. Louis Eye Clinic

12818 Tesson Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO 631282613

Phone: 3148928211

Advanced Sight Center, Inc.

1351 Jefferson St, Washington, MO 630906449

Phone: 6362391650

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1689661886

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 17, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 17, 2011

Registered at 11710 OLD BALLAS RD, SUITE 102, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631417076 (Tel: 3145692020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 17, 2011

Registered at 11710 OLD BALLAS RD, SUITE 102, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631417076 (Tel: 3145692020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 17, 2011

Recorded as ROBERT OLK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 17, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #R9531 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265429245
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 04, 2005
Last Update: January 24, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

11710 Old Ballas Rd, Suite 102

Saint Louis, MO 631417076

Phone: 3145692020

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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