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Active NPI 1538494414 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Amber Carlson

Optometrist • Salem, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Amber Carlson is a certified Optometrist practicing in Salem, OR. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Amber Carlson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2400 LANCASTER DR NE.

Amber Carlson is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2400 Lancaster Dr Ne

Salem, OR 973051221

Telephone 8008132000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

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 Salem, OR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -1.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
43 Specialists

Practicing in Salem, OR (975 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
37.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carlson (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Salem Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
15 13 $130.00 $80.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-08
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OR 3530

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 MT 810

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

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest

5125 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR 973069427

Phone: 8008132000

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest

2400 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR 973051221

Phone: 8008132000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Speech-Language Pathologist

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MSCCCSLP

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NPI 1003251133

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachael Scoones

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003524109
Danaya Hall , SWHNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003573825
Megan Martin , MA

Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

NPI 1003579194

Master of Arts

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 April 08, 2026

Registered at 2400 LANCASTER DR NE, SALEM, OR 973051221 (Tel: 8008132000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2026

Registered at 500 NE MULTNOMAH ST STE 100, PORTLAND, OR 972322031

NPI Profile Active October 09, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 09, 2009

Registered at VILSECK HEALTH CLINIC, BUILDING 225, APO, AE 09112 (Tel: 09662833322)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 09, 2009

Registered at CMR 411, BOX 5433, APO, AE 091129998

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 09, 2009

Recorded as AMBER CARLSON

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 09, 2009

Optometrist (License #810 in MT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 09, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538494414
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 09, 2009
Last Update: April 08, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

500 Ne Multnomah St Ste 100

Portland, OR 972322031

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