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Dr. Eric E Polk , OD

Optometrist • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Polk, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Polk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 450 N NEW BALLAS RD.

Dr. Polk is affiliated with Washington University and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient complete exam of visual system, 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

450 N New Ballas Rd
Dept Ophthalmology, Ste 265

Saint Louis, MO 631416859

Telephone 3143623937
Fax 8665058818
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ballas Cancer Center, Llc Facility NPI 1457343634

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Louis, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +14.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
213 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Polk (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
98 90 $115.00 $88.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
55 55 $275.00 $146.79
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
39 39 $225.00 $125.90
92134 Imaging of retina
32 30 $140.00 $39.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
28 27 $155.00 $62.23
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
24 24 $140.00 $34.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
11 11 $150.00 $89.01

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-31
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO T03184

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
319112207 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Washington University

4901 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 631081495

Phone: 3143623937

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 7412011, CHICAGO, IL 606742011 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Updated Practice Location May 09, 2024

Registered at 450 N NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, STE 265, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631416859 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 09, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 60352, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631600352 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Updated Practice Location November 29, 2021

Registered at 4901 FOREST PARK AVE, 6TH FL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631081495 (Tel: 3143623937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 29, 2021

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CB 8096, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143623937)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 425 N NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 230, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631416814 (Tel: 3147252573)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 425 N NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 230, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631416814 (Tel: 3147252573)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ERIC POLK, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #T03184 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184845422
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 02, 2007
Last Update: April 21, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 7412011

Chicago, IL 606742011

Phone: 3143623937

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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