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Active NPI 1982601357 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Stephen Dunham , OD

Optometrist • Grand Forks, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Dunham, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Grand Forks, ND. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Dunham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1820 S 42ND ST.

Dr. Dunham is affiliated with North Dakota Eye Clinic Ltd 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

1820 S 42nd St

Grand Forks, ND 582015712

Telephone 7017753151
Fax 7017753153
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 North Dakota Eye Clinic, Ltd Facility NPI 1972563815

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Grand Forks, ND

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +24.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Grand Forks, ND (242 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
48.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dunham (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Grand Forks Specialty Average (18.6 Years) 18.6 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
863 785 $233.91 $122.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
317 216 $169.09 $87.40
92250 Photography of the retina
193 155 $71.02 $35.95
92134 Imaging of retina
160 137 $92.00 $39.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
118 108 $132.02 $61.40
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
110 96 $89.00 $32.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
98 98 $266.99 $144.96
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
48 29 $96.75 $86.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
22 13 $200.00 $103.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
19 19 $43.15 $10.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $245.00 $123.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-21
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ND 421

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

North Dakota Eye Clinic Ltd

1820 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 582015712

Phone: 7017753151

Secondary Practice Locations

104 E Highway 66 Ste 102

Drayton, ND 582254804

Phone: 7014543340

116 S Main St

Mcville, ND 582544208

Phone: 7013225111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1295731040

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kristina Aikens

Optometrist

NPI 1407416019
NPI 1457356099

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Darla Adams , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1497862049

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Jadyn Nelson

Optometrist

NPI 1538853775
Lori Bazey , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1780790394

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 21, 2025

Registered at 1820 S 42ND ST, GRAND FORKS, ND 582015712 (Tel: 7017753151)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 21, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 365, MCVILLE, ND 582540365 (Tel: 7013225111)

NPI Profile Active June 23, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2014

Registered at 3035 DEMERS AVE, GRAND FORKS, ND 582014040 (Tel: 7017753151)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2014

Registered at 3035 DEMERS AVENUE, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201 (Tel: 7017753151)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2014

Recorded as THOMAS DUNHAM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2014

Optometrist (License #421 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982601357
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 30, 2005
Last Update: November 21, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 365

Mcville, ND 582540365

Phone: 7013225111

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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