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Active NPI 1184057887 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kristen Spears Thelen , OD

Optometrist • Atlanta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristen Thelen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Atlanta, GA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2013, Dr. Thelen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1365B CLIFTON RD NE STE 1100.

Dr. Thelen is affiliated with The Emory Clinic Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1365b Clifton Rd Ne Ste 1100

Atlanta, GA 30322

Telephone 4047782020

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Atlanta, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -2.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
211 Specialists

Practicing in Atlanta, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thelen (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Atlanta Specialty Average (15.8 Years) 15.8 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
454 439 $444.49 $125.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
117 117 $526.71 $148.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
87 84 $130.60 $35.93
92134 Imaging of retina
76 73 $143.18 $40.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
64 57 $475.41 $129.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
49 48 $220.72 $63.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
32 27 $336.26 $91.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $619.82 $168.62
92250 Photography of the retina
12 12 $131.66 $37.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA 2754

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 GA OPT2754

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

The Emory Clinic Inc

2201 Henderson Mill Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 303452711

The Emory Clinic Inc

1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 303221013

Phone: 4047787525

Secondary Practice Locations

145 Osner Dr

Atlanta, GA 303422203

Phone: 8504430691

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2019

Registered at 1365B CLIFTON RD NE STE 1100, ATLANTA, GA 30322 (Tel: 4047782020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2019

Registered at 1365B CLIFTON RD NE STE 1100, ATLANTA, GA 303221013 (Tel: 4047782020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2019

Optometrist (License #OPT2754 in GA)

NPI Profile Active May 06, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 06, 2016

Registered at 145 OSNER DR, ATLANTA, GA 303422203 (Tel: 8504430691)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 06, 2016

Registered at 145 OSNER DR, ATLANTA, GA 303422203 (Tel: 8504430691)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 06, 2016

Recorded as KRISTEN THELEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 06, 2016

Optometrist (License #2754 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 16, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184057887
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 16, 2013
Last Update: January 04, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1365b Clifton Rd Ne Ste 1100

Atlanta, GA 303221013

Phone: 4047782020

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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