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Active NPI 1992963433 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Darlene Mae Anker , OD

Optometrist • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darlene Anker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Anker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 410 W BAKERVIEW RD.

Dr. Anker is affiliated with Clearview Eyecare Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

410 W Bakerview Rd
Suite 107

Bellingham, WA 982268184

Telephone 3603928306
Fax 3607781378
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hearing Specialties Llc Facility NPI 1316281652

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bellingham, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +24.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.8 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Anker (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Bellingham 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
65 64 $170.00 $126.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
59 39 $175.00 $128.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
55 33 $125.00 $90.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
24 21 $103.00 $34.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
24 22 $145.00 $63.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
20 20 $190.00 $149.75
92134 Imaging of retina
16 13 $103.00 $39.36
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
16 16 $210.00 $127.66
92250 Photography of the retina
13 13 $125.00 $36.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 1747

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
2034577 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Clearview Eyecare Pllc

410 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 982268184

Phone: 3603928306

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Madison Bash

Behavior Technician

NPI 1437963444

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 14, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 14, 2013

Registered at 410 W BAKERVIEW RD, SUITE 107, BELLINGHAM, WA 982268184 (Tel: 3603928306)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 14, 2013

Registered at 410 W BAKERVIEW RD, SUITE 107, BELLINGHAM, WA 982268184 (Tel: 3603928306)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 14, 2013

Recorded as DARLENE ANKER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 14, 2013

Optometrist (License #1747 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992963433
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 31, 2008
Last Update: March 14, 2013
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

410 W Bakerview Rd, Suite 107

Bellingham, WA 982268184

Phone: 3603928306

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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