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Dr. Kathleen Marie Buhler , OD

Optometrist • Bothell, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kathleen Buhler, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bothell, WA. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1984, Dr. Buhler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 14920 104TH AVE NE.

Dr. Buhler maintains professional affiliations with Troy Humphreys Od Faao, Professional Corporation, Total Vision Pc, Abba Eye Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

14920 104th Ave Ne

Bothell, WA 980117209

Telephone 4257422900

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bothell, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 47.5 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Bothell, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buhler (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Bothell Specialty Average (47.5 Years) 47.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
16 16 $98.00 $45.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-21
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 60336291

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 ID ODP-100590

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 CO OPT.0001207

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 - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License CA 8067

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare
AX458A

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Total Vision Pc

1730 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 949473048

Phone: 4158971161

Abba Eye Care Pc

2101 Main St, Alamosa, CO 811012685

Phone: 7195892020

Abba Eye Care Pc

1130 Lake Plaza Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 809063595

Phone: 7195782020

Abba Eye Care Pc

900 W Northern Ave, Pueblo, CO 810043124

Phone: 7195432020

Troy Humphreys Od Faao, Professional Corporation

600 Ash St, Susanville, CA 961303714

Phone: 5302574424

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Gail Hansen-Lindseth , LDO

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1295884286
NPI 1346348406

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1437208519

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 21, 2024

Optometrist (License #ODP-100590 in ID)

NPI Profile Active June 25, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2013

Registered at 14920 104TH AVE NE, BOTHELL, WA 980117209 (Tel: 4257422900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2013

Registered at 16300 MILL CREEK BLVD, MILL CREEK, WA 980121737 (Tel: 4257422900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2013

Recorded as KATHLEEN BUHLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2013

Optometrist (License #60336291 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912955782
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 04, 2006
Last Update: May 21, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

16300 Mill Creek Blvd

Mill Creek, WA 980121737

Phone: 4257422900

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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