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Active NPI 1396500328 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Kara Detsch

Optometrist • Ridgway, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Kara Detsch is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ridgway, PA. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2024, Kara Detsch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20 N BROAD ST.

Kara Detsch is affiliated with Mary Reed Dacanal, Od Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, 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

20 N Broad St

Ridgway, PA 158538018

Telephone 8147720674
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mary Reed Dacanal Od Inc. Facility NPI 1699060335

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ridgway, PA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 2.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Ridgway, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
36.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Detsch (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Ridgway Specialty Average (2.0 Years) 2.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
20 20 $95.00 $34.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
16 16 $150.00 $121.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-12
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG004159

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

Mary Reed Dacanal, Od Inc.

516 Market St, Johnsonburg, PA 158451240

Phone: 8149653231

Secondary Practice Locations

516 Market St

Johnsonburg, PA 158451240

Phone: 8149653231

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 June 12, 2024

Registered at 20 N BROAD ST, RIDGWAY, PA 158538018 (Tel: 8147720674)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2024

Optometrist (License #OEG004159 in PA)

NPI Profile Active February 19, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2024

Registered at 516 MARKET ST, JOHNSONBURG, PA 158451240 (Tel: 8149653231)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2024

Registered at 104 ADAMS RD, SAINT MARYS, PA 158573613

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2024

Recorded as KARA DETSCH

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 19, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396500328
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 19, 2024
Last Update: June 12, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

104 Adams Rd

Saint Marys, PA 158573613

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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