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Active NPI 1114995255 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy C. Karg , OD

Optometrist • Wooster, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Karg, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Wooster, OH. With approximately 46 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1980, Dr. Karg delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 370 E MILLTOWN RD.

Dr. Karg accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, 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

370 E Milltown Rd

Wooster, OH 446911280

Telephone 3303453871
Fax 3303452011

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wooster, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
46 Yrs +21.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Wooster, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
3.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karg (46 Years) 46 Yrs
Wooster Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
3,336 24 $1.50 $1.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
199 196 $120.00 $116.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
51 30 $54.90 $53.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
12 12 $81.25 $77.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 3474T985

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0534992 (OH)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1376655787

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1447478565

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 03, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2011

Registered at 370 E MILLTOWN RD, WOOSTER, OH 446911280 (Tel: 3303453871)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2011

Registered at 370 E MILLTOWN RD, WOOSTER, OH 446911280 (Tel: 3303453871)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2011

Recorded as TIMOTHY KARG, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2011

Optometrist (License #3474T985 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114995255
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 14, 2006
Last Update: October 03, 2011
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

370 E Milltown Rd

Wooster, OH 446911280

Phone: 3303453871

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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