Active NPI 1619059235 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth James Merchant , OD

Optometrist • Tulsa, OK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Merchant, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tulsa, OK. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1992, Dr. Merchant delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3334 E 32ND PL.

Dr. Merchant accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, microfluid analysis of tears, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3334 E 32nd Pl

Tulsa, OK 741354415

Telephone 9186226244

Fax 9186229126

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ken Merchant,o.d. Pllc Facility NPI 1033438197

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tulsa, OK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +15.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.1 Yrs

State Avg: 22.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

128 Specialists

Practicing in Tulsa, OK (943 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

24.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merchant (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Tulsa Specialty Average (18.1 Years) 18.1 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	185	183	$156.00	$115.13
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	58	29	$35.00	$22.03
92134 Imaging of retina	55	48	$50.00	$36.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	28	$87.00	$84.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$180.00	$136.81
92250 Photography of the retina	23	21	$69.00	$33.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	14	$54.00	$52.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	19	16	$50.00	$32.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	16	$95.00	$56.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	12	$85.00	$80.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	151	150	$156.00	$116.59
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	74	37	$35.00	$21.77
92134 Imaging of retina	53	50	$50.00	$36.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$180.00	$138.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	28	$54.00	$52.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	18	$50.00	$32.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$95.00	$55.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	18	11	$140.00	$99.75
92250 Photography of the retina	17	16	$69.00	$34.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	112	$131.94	$117.07
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	76	33	$35.00	$22.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	48	48	$150.10	$140.11
92134 Imaging of retina	40	36	$50.00	$36.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	20	$54.00	$52.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	22	14	$140.00	$100.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	18	$87.00	$85.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	15	$50.00	$33.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	16	$95.00	$56.69
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$69.00	$34.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	120	118	$121.00	$118.85
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	66	30	$35.00	$22.48
92250 Photography of the retina	40	37	$69.00	$36.40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	26	17	$140.00	$102.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	23	$52.44	$50.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$143.91	$140.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$95.00	$58.57
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	14	12	$50.00	$35.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	110	$120.29	$118.44
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	61	29	$35.57	$22.29
92250 Photography of the retina	50	48	$69.00	$41.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$145.00	$142.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$95.00	$58.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$41.00	$41.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	125	124	$121.00	$118.84
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	103	45	$35.34	$22.03
92250 Photography of the retina	61	58	$69.00	$46.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	20	$42.00	$41.36
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	15	$30.00	$20.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	14	$95.00	$58.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$144.67	$141.99
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$50.00	$37.80
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	12	12	$50.00	$35.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	118	52	$35.00	$22.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	91	90	$119.29	$112.15
92250 Photography of the retina	51	49	$69.00	$48.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$144.13	$134.26
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	22	22	$50.00	$32.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	18	$95.00	$55.44
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	13	$30.00	$18.91
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$50.00	$36.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	86	37	$35.00	$22.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	78	77	$115.00	$108.13
92250 Photography of the retina	48	44	$69.02	$56.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$140.00	$130.21
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	18	18	$50.00	$32.52
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	14	$30.00	$17.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$95.00	$52.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$40.00	$38.14
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$50.00	$33.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-21

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OK 2074

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.

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 October 21, 2021

Registered at 3334 E 32ND PL, TULSA, OK 741354415 (Tel: 9186226244)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 21, 2021

Registered at 3334 E 32ND PL, TULSA, OK 741354415 (Tel: 9186226244)

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NPI Profile Active August 11, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2011

Registered at 4853 S SHERIDAN RD, SUITE 607, TULSA, OK 741455730 (Tel: 9186226244)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2011

Registered at 4853 S SHERIDAN RD, SUITE 607, TULSA, OK 741455730 (Tel: 9186226244)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2011

Recorded as KENNETH MERCHANT, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2011

Optometrist (License #2074 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619059235

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 20, 2006

Last Update: October 21, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3334 E 32nd Pl

Tulsa, OK 741354415

Phone: 9186226244

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