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Active NPI 1992777189 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kim P Eckroth , OD

Optometrist • University Place, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kim Eckroth, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in University Place, WA. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2005, Dr. Eckroth delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8204 27TH ST W.

Dr. Eckroth is affiliated with Vision Care Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

8204 27th St W

University Place, WA 984662719

Telephone 2535649262
Fax 2535640996
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vision Care Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1033294103

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in University Place, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs -2.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in University Place, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
58.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eckroth (21 Years) 21 Yrs
University Place Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
146 146 $155.00 $125.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
130 71 $124.00 $89.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
101 75 $157.00 $62.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
86 61 $178.00 $125.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
69 67 $154.00 $33.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
52 52 $175.00 $143.87
92134 Imaging of retina
33 32 $154.00 $40.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
27 15 $600.00 $103.61
92250 Photography of the retina
15 15 $134.00 $34.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00003986

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 WA OD00003986

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.

Optometrist - Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WP0200X

State License WA OD00003986

Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.

Optometrist - Sports Vision

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WS0006X

State License WA OD00003986

An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement - which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete's sport.

Optometrist - Vision Therapy

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WV0400X

State License WA OD00003986

Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2000784 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vision Care Associates Pllc

207 W Yelm Ave, Yelm, WA 985978652

Phone: 3604582088

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1710959580

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 04, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 04, 2007

Registered at 8204 27TH ST W, UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 984662719 (Tel: 2535649262)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 04, 2007

Registered at 8204 27TH ST W, UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 984662719 (Tel: 2535649262)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 04, 2007

Recorded as KIM ECKROTH, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 04, 2007

Optometrist (License #OD00003986 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992777189
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 02, 2006
Last Update: December 04, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8204 27th St W

University Place, WA 984662719

Phone: 2535649262

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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