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Active NPI 1043891443 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Katie Jo Ker

Optometrist • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Katie Ker is a certified Optometrist practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Katie Ker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1100 9TH AVE.

Katie Ker is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1100 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012756

Telephone 2062236840
Fax 2062236965
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Virginia Mason Medical Center Facility NPI 1376607234

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Seattle, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -13.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
197 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ker (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
124 82 $120.00 $99.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
115 110 $175.00 $138.21
92134 Imaging of retina
92 70 $111.00 $44.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
70 61 $140.00 $71.88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
63 61 $111.00 $39.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
44 44 $260.00 $178.95
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
16 16 $150.00 $50.24
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
16 15 $20.00 $16.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-09
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 61176647

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981012756

Phone: 2062236600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Kaidi Wang , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1326380577

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1336680370

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1447313234

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1619185592

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1740816768

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Lisa Ho , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1861453425

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 09, 2025

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2062236840)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 09, 2025

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2062236840)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 09, 2025

Optometrist (License #61176647 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location January 11, 2022

Registered at 9600 VETERANS DR SW, TACOMA, WA 984930003 (Tel: 2535828440)

NPI Profile Active April 16, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 16, 2021

Registered at 2043 COLLEGE WAY, FOREST GROVE, OR 97116 (Tel: 5033522020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2021

Registered at 2043 COLLEGE WAY, FOREST GROVE, OR 971161797

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 16, 2021

Recorded as KATIE KER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 16, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043891443
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 16, 2021
Last Update: October 09, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1100 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012756

Phone: 2062236840

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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