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Active NPI 1801045729 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kristen N Olson , OD

Optometrist • Fargo, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristen Olson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fargo, ND. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2008, Dr. Olson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4731 13TH AVE S.

Dr. Olson is affiliated with Fargo Vision Associates Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4731 13th Ave S

Fargo, ND 581037269

Telephone 7012812746
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Kristin F Engstrom, O.d. Pc Facility NPI 1972609303

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fargo, ND

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 18.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
61 Specialists

Practicing in Fargo, ND (242 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Olson (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Fargo Specialty Average (18.0 Years) 18.0 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
92250 Photography of the retina
95 82 $55.00 $36.02
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
83 83 $254.81 $123.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
48 38 $109.00 $54.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
31 18 $195.55 $101.68
92134 Imaging of retina
16 16 $90.00 $38.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
16 15 $142.19 $61.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
16 16 $317.44 $146.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
14 14 $171.00 $87.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ND 674

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 MN 3158

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

Fargo Vision Associates Pc

3232 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 581033403

Phone: 7012803000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1154427565

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1588829485

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 March 04, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 04, 2010

Registered at 4731 13TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 581037269 (Tel: 7012812746)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2010

Registered at 1818 52ND ST S, FARGO, ND 581037748 (Tel: 7014267390)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 04, 2010

Recorded as KRISTEN OLSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 04, 2010

Optometrist (License #674 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 16, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801045729
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 16, 2008
Last Update: March 04, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1818 52nd St S

Fargo, ND 581037748

Phone: 7014267390

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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