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Active NPI 1831321884 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Tara Joanne Weisbeck Kirk , OD

Optometrist • Forked River, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tara Kirk, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Forked River, NJ. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Dr. Kirk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 442 LACEY RD.

Dr. Kirk is affiliated with Elite Eyecare Associates, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

442 Lacey Rd
Suite #3

Forked River, NJ 087312436

Telephone 6098918503
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Kirk Optometry, Llc Facility NPI 1891197984

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Forked River, NJ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 17.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Forked River, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
38.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kirk (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Forked River Specialty Average (17.0 Years) 17.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
42 41 $180.00 $133.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
36 24 $130.00 $95.96
92250 Photography of the retina
30 29 $105.00 $38.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
29 29 $200.00 $157.53
92134 Imaging of retina
12 12 $150.00 $42.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 27OA00638600

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 PA OEG002194

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 NJ 27OM00111100

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

Elite Eyecare Associates, Pc

691 Route 9 S, Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 080874020

Phone: 6092948144

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Allyson Whalley

Hearing Instrument Specialist

NPI 1144342080
Roger Naylor , OPTICIAN

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1417003872

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 24, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2014

Registered at 442 LACEY RD, SUITE #3, FORKED RIVER, NJ 087312436 (Tel: 6098918503)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2014

Registered at 1671 JOFFRE RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 087313406 (Tel: 6098918503)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2014

Recorded as TARA KIRK, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2014

Optometrist (License #27OA00638600 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831321884
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2009
Last Update: April 24, 2014
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1671 Joffre Rd

Forked River, NJ 087313406

Phone: 6098918503

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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