Active NPI 1619016383 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert D Slinker , OD

Optometrist • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Slinker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Slinker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3041 S KIMBROUGH AVE.

Dr. Slinker is affiliated with Springfield Eye Specialists Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3041 S Kimbrough Ave

Springfield, MO 658074856

Telephone 4174703937

Fax 4174703938

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Springfield Eye Specialists Llc Facility NPI 1790299311

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Springfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +17.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.8 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

81 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Slinker (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	361	360	$215.00	$105.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	287	272	$161.00	$111.15
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	217	184	$73.00	$23.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	177	176	$162.00	$30.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	119	$110.00	$78.70
92134 Imaging of retina	74	72	$166.00	$33.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	63	63	$193.00	$52.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	28	$700.00	$79.52
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	50	17	$208.00	$98.50
92250 Photography of the retina	36	34	$177.00	$30.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$259.00	$126.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$67.00	$47.54
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$55.00	$9.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	432	426	$204.58	$115.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	279	262	$119.78	$84.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	193	191	$155.04	$33.18
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	178	166	$73.00	$25.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	81	81	$188.48	$56.50
92134 Imaging of retina	72	67	$161.44	$36.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	66	$171.42	$118.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	29	$1647.49	$98.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	50	50	$259.00	$137.85
92250 Photography of the retina	42	42	$164.43	$32.95
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	25	$153.00	$82.06
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	24	13	$511.25	$147.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	20	$71.00	$52.31
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	18	$49.63	$10.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$168.35	$104.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	689	671	$215.00	$116.66
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	256	218	$73.00	$26.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	186	186	$157.31	$33.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	128	127	$188.64	$56.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	64	$114.00	$85.37
92134 Imaging of retina	74	73	$162.36	$37.04
92250 Photography of the retina	73	72	$161.00	$32.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	62	$163.00	$119.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	62	62	$259.00	$139.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	46	45	$153.00	$82.02
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	41	25	$2033.80	$100.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$70.00	$52.59
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$50.67	$10.41
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	17	13	$718.24	$199.16
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	14	$1278.14	$80.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	787	746	$215.00	$117.21
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	278	239	$73.00	$26.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	212	212	$161.46	$33.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	143	142	$191.74	$57.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	79	79	$259.00	$138.21
92134 Imaging of retina	77	71	$165.44	$37.39
92250 Photography of the retina	71	71	$169.79	$34.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	54	$111.48	$85.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	56	33	$2066.00	$99.39
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	46	45	$151.35	$81.36
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	40	40	$54.02	$10.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	38	$161.46	$122.14
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	21	$1308.45	$82.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$68.20	$52.31
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	11	11	$118.18	$21.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	757	729	$195.20	$117.52
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	294	253	$73.00	$26.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	178	176	$193.00	$57.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	176	176	$162.00	$33.75
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	116	116	$55.00	$10.57
92250 Photography of the retina	107	107	$177.00	$38.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	83	83	$231.29	$141.12
92134 Imaging of retina	78	76	$166.00	$37.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	72	$161.00	$103.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	46	$110.00	$70.40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	51	33	$2066.00	$102.01
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	46	42	$132.30	$82.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	855	808	$170.00	$117.83
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	206	177	$73.00	$25.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	146	146	$162.00	$34.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	125	125	$189.86	$58.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	92	92	$209.00	$140.46
92250 Photography of the retina	83	83	$168.76	$42.84
92134 Imaging of retina	78	75	$166.00	$37.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	72	$161.00	$102.95
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	72	72	$55.44	$11.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	58	$110.00	$69.32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	56	32	$2066.00	$119.97
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	26	$117.00	$82.08
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	13	$1196.92	$78.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	860	858	$170.00	$116.28
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	154	154	$209.00	$138.85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	107	106	$186.00	$58.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	103	$161.00	$100.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	77	$110.00	$68.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	88	88	$162.00	$34.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	72	43	$2066.00	$120.28
92134 Imaging of retina	62	61	$166.00	$37.65
92250 Photography of the retina	36	36	$159.00	$49.08
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	36	36	$73.00	$25.07
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	20	$57.00	$13.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$117.00	$80.77
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	13	$1428.92	$68.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$67.00	$40.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	812	810	$170.00	$112.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	93	$107.10	$67.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	76	76	$209.00	$137.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	70	$158.82	$98.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	62	62	$186.00	$57.87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	60	46	$2010.91	$118.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	57	57	$162.00	$34.11
92134 Imaging of retina	27	27	$166.00	$36.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	20	$1486.08	$65.52
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	18	$117.00	$76.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-30

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO T02895

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 MO TO2895

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

312903016 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ark Blue Shield

81606 (AR)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mo Blue Shield

108441 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Springfield Eye Specialists Llc

3041 S Kimbrough Ave, Springfield, MO 658074856

Phone: 4174703937

Springfield Eye Specialists Llc

3041 S Kimbrough Ave, Springfield, MO 658074856

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. William Bartels , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1689650947

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location September 07, 2023

Registered at 3041 S KIMBROUGH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658074856 (Tel: 4174703937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2023

Registered at 3041 S KIMBROUGH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658074856 (Tel: 4174703937)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2023

Optometrist (License #TO2895 in MO)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 17, 2019

Registered at 3231 S NATIONAL AVE STE 165, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658077304 (Tel: 4178410183)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 17, 2019

Recorded as ROBERT SLINKER, OD

✅

NPI Profile Active May 02, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location May 02, 2013

Registered at 1229 E SEMINOLE ST, 1ST FLOOR, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042227 (Tel: 4178209393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 2580, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658012580 (Tel: 4178294620)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2013

Recorded as R SLINKER, OD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2013

Optometrist (License #T02895 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619016383

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 06, 2007

Last Update: April 30, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3041 S Kimbrough Ave

Springfield, MO 658074856

Phone: 4174703937

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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