Active NPI 1811206998 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth J Absalonson , OD

Optometrist • Spokane, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Absalonson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Spokane, WA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2013, Dr. Absalonson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 427 S BERNARD ST.

Dr. Absalonson is affiliated with Spokane Eye Clinic Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, new 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

427 S Bernard St

Spokane, WA 992042509

Telephone 5094560107

Fax 5097472635

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Spokane Eye Clinic Ps Facility NPI 1730187899

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Spokane, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -5.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

90 Specialists

Practicing in Spokane, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Absalonson (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Spokane Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 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	613	601	$194.00	$125.39
92134 Imaging of retina	275	238	$86.77	$37.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	271	271	$229.00	$149.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	187	169	$198.00	$127.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	145	132	$87.87	$33.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	144	129	$137.07	$61.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	110	$137.00	$90.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$304.00	$166.68
92250 Photography of the retina	27	26	$129.04	$35.51
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$28.00	$10.61
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	14	$51.00	$27.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	545	538	$190.59	$126.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	319	319	$228.18	$148.85
92134 Imaging of retina	231	204	$83.38	$35.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	144	126	$82.94	$31.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	131	117	$133.95	$59.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	96	$198.00	$126.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	90	$135.31	$90.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$304.00	$164.04
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	70	65	$132.34	$90.56
92250 Photography of the retina	36	30	$119.11	$33.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$200.00	$111.83
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	14	$28.00	$10.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	404	404	$228.00	$150.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	366	365	$190.00	$127.30
92134 Imaging of retina	198	172	$84.74	$36.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	121	$135.00	$89.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	95	84	$81.51	$31.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	83	67	$126.60	$56.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$304.00	$163.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	61	$198.00	$128.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$200.00	$111.87
92250 Photography of the retina	33	29	$121.82	$33.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	12	$132.00	$90.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	193	193	$264.53	$128.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	106	$283.60	$128.43
92134 Imaging of retina	60	60	$103.40	$40.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$282.00	$151.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	38	$110.77	$37.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$404.64	$165.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	33	$165.42	$92.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	21	$182.91	$64.67

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	274	266	$284.00	$110.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$434.00	$166.26
92134 Imaging of retina	59	55	$117.00	$41.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	45	43	$114.00	$37.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	30	$193.00	$75.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	22	$192.00	$64.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$327.00	$128.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$393.00	$152.66

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	364	354	$272.00	$110.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$415.00	$161.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	53	$185.00	$74.77
92134 Imaging of retina	57	48	$118.00	$41.74
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	56	53	$114.20	$36.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	28	$168.00	$65.52
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$322.00	$124.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$111.00	$45.83

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	322	312	$255.94	$107.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$385.85	$163.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$382.35	$149.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	44	$172.55	$73.36
92134 Imaging of retina	42	39	$117.29	$41.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	26	$114.23	$37.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$316.91	$127.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$173.33	$65.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$104.23	$44.15

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	308	304	$235.00	$106.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$358.00	$161.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	55	$160.00	$72.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$264.84	$123.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	30	$110.26	$35.96
92134 Imaging of retina	30	29	$113.00	$40.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	18	$95.00	$43.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	25	$182.68	$63.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$300.35	$145.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-30

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD60388400

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

Spokane Eye Clinic Ps

16201 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 992161883

Phone: 5099247271

Secondary Practice Locations

9651 N Nevada St

Spokane, WA 992181132

Phone: 5094560107

16201 E Indiana Ave Ste 5000

Spokane Valley, WA 992161883

Phone: 5094560107

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2021

Registered at 427 S BERNARD ST, SPOKANE, WA 992042509 (Tel: 5094560107)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2021

Registered at 427 S BERNARD ST, SPOKANE, WA 992042509 (Tel: 5094560107)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 30, 2021

Recorded as KENNETH ABSALONSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 30, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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NPI Profile Active March 12, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2014

Registered at 510 S COWLEY ST, SPOKANE, WA 992021332 (Tel: 5098382531)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 3649, SPOKANE, WA 992203649

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 12, 2014

Recorded as KENNETH ABSALONSON

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2014

Optometrist (License #OD60388400 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 06, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811206998

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 06, 2010

Last Update: August 30, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

427 S Bernard St

Spokane, WA 992042509

Phone: 5094560107

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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