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Active NPI 1326008327 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Michael Knieriem , OD

Optometrist • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Knieriem, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1984, Dr. Knieriem delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Knieriem is affiliated with Scott And White Clinic 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, 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

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765080001

Telephone 2547242111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Temple, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +22.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.7 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Knieriem (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (19.7 Years) 19.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
619 611 $358.47 $75.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
140 140 $430.00 $93.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
54 54 $209.00 $95.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
39 38 $142.00 $65.73
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
38 36 $247.00 $50.24
92134 Imaging of retina
31 31 $84.00 $24.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
31 30 $82.00 $25.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
25 25 $82.00 $21.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $322.00 $132.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-04-10
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 3354

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield
86J197 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St Bldg, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242663

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242459

Scott And White Clinic

1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2542150100

Scott And White Clinic

326 Morgan St, Harker Heights, TX 765483078

Phone: 2549537650

Scott And White Clinic

1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765046728

Phone: 2547242111

Scott And White Clinic

810 W U Ave, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242585

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Christina Karimi , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003066796

Physician Assistant

Jessica Lehman , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003114562

Physical Therapist

Dr. John David Seno , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003178146

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicholas Smith , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003188699

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Barry Chamberlin , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003203951

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003421744

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 2547242111)

NPI Profile Active December 13, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2011

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547242111)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 847408, DALLAS, TX 752847408 (Tel: 2547242111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2011

Recorded as BRIAN KNIERIEM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2011

Optometrist (License #3354 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326008327
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 24, 2006
Last Update: April 10, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 2547242111

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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