Active NPI 1902910946 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather L Muehler , OD

Optometrist • Olympia, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Muehler, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Olympia, WA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2000, Dr. Muehler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 700 LILLY RD NE.

Dr. Muehler is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

700 Lilly Rd Ne

Olympia, WA 985065115

Telephone 3608883260

Fax 3609237089

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington Facility NPI 1083904692

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Olympia, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +5.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.1 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

41 Specialists

Practicing in Olympia, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Muehler (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Olympia Specialty Average (20.1 Years) 20.1 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	14	13	$329.91	$118.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	421	398	$257.96	$127.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	342	341	$218.98	$109.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	272	212	$179.28	$89.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	202	198	$77.32	$36.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	152	149	$131.82	$63.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	120	$148.42	$73.70
92134 Imaging of retina	133	132	$85.28	$41.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	62	62	$308.44	$153.08
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	37	37	$31.70	$11.62
92250 Photography of the retina	36	36	$117.36	$45.88
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	19	12	$109.53	$31.97
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	13	$54.86	$28.17
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$170.66	$85.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	664	620	$218.98	$108.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	326	315	$77.32	$36.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	313	247	$179.28	$88.07
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	309	304	$257.96	$126.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	290	233	$148.42	$72.80
92134 Imaging of retina	218	208	$85.28	$40.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	197	185	$131.82	$63.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	87	87	$308.44	$152.43
92250 Photography of the retina	54	52	$117.36	$50.25
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	42	42	$31.70	$11.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$219.40	$108.60
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	22	16	$105.94	$36.94
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	21	21	$54.86	$27.82
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	18	$170.66	$84.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$89.46	$45.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	656	607	$208.09	$108.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	332	242	$141.24	$71.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	284	215	$165.07	$87.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	273	267	$78.00	$36.94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	238	235	$246.21	$125.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	194	181	$138.04	$63.58
92134 Imaging of retina	157	153	$83.57	$41.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$210.91	$108.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	54	54	$287.28	$152.65
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	45	45	$29.62	$14.36
92250 Photography of the retina	45	44	$129.26	$57.86
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	20	20	$50.91	$27.05
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	18	14	$84.67	$39.88
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$170.66	$78.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$85.70	$44.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	718	645	$183.61	$106.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	298	221	$123.83	$72.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	279	268	$79.91	$36.64
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	211	163	$135.42	$85.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	179	178	$208.01	$124.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	173	164	$151.28	$64.07
92134 Imaging of retina	88	80	$79.91	$41.05
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	41	41	$27.01	$14.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$184.83	$107.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$251.32	$149.11
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	21	21	$46.97	$26.92
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$145.54	$66.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$74.42	$43.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-27

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 3832

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

2028660 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

700 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 985065115

Phone: 3609237000

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2021

Registered at 700 LILLY RD NE, OLYMPIA, WA 985065115 (Tel: 3608883260)

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NPI Profile Active August 02, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2011

Registered at 345 COLLEGE STREET SE, SUITE C, LACEY, WA 985031014 (Tel: 3604563200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2011

Registered at 345 COLLEGE STREET SE SUITE C, CLARUS EYE CENTRE, LACEY, WA 985031014 (Tel: 3604563200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 02, 2011

Recorded as HEATHER MUEHLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2011

Optometrist (License #3832 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902910946

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 18, 2006

Last Update: April 27, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

345 College Street Se Suite C, Clarus Eye Centre

Lacey, WA 985031014

Phone: 3604563200

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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