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Active NPI 1316222466 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Tara Elizabeth Evanger-Dalke , OD

Optometrist • Walla Walla, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tara Evanger-Dalke, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Walla Walla, WA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2014, Dr. Evanger-Dalke delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1610 PENNY LN.

Dr. Evanger-Dalke maintains professional affiliations with Blue Mountain Eye Pllc, Valley Vision Clinic Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1610 Penny Ln

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Telephone 5095403937
Fax 5095403938
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Jamie M Coleman Md Facility NPI 1437364163

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Walla Walla, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -7.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.7 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Walla Walla, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
47.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Evanger-Dalke (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Walla Walla Specialty Average (19.7 Years) 19.7 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
270 141 $256.43 $131.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
96 80 $127.66 $64.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
95 69 $159.88 $94.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
59 58 $73.26 $35.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
45 42 $107.64 $58.78
92134 Imaging of retina
44 33 $60.80 $41.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
33 33 $220.81 $150.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
31 31 $331.19 $171.94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
28 27 $246.96 $130.27
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique
25 13 $100.00 $10.61
0507T Near infrared dual imaging of tear glands with interpretation and report
14 14 $50.00 $31.54
92132 Imaging of front third of eye
13 12 $85.00 $30.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-22
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 60485177

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 OR ATI3651

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Valley Vision Clinic Ps

22 W Main St, Walla Walla, WA 993622816

Phone: 50952920209411

Blue Mountain Eye Pllc

1025 2nd Ave, Walla Walla, WA 993624116

Phone: 5095403937

Blue Mountain Eye Pllc

1610 Penny Ln, Walla Walla, WA 993624477

Phone: 5095403937

Blue Mountain Eye Pllc

1070 W Elm Ave, Hermiston, OR 978382711

Phone: 5095403937

Secondary Practice Locations

1070 W Elm Ave Ste A

Hermiston, OR 978382711

Phone: 5095403937

22 W Main St

Walla Walla, WA 993622816

Phone: 5095292020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1083665954

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1871919167

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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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2025

Optometrist (License #ATI3651 in OR)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2023

Optometrist (License #37348 in OR)

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Updated Practice Location January 24, 2019

Registered at 1610 PENNY LN, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362 (Tel: 5095403937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 24, 2019

Registered at PO BOX O, WALLA WALLA, WA 993620212 (Tel: 5095403937)

NPI Profile Active September 02, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 02, 2015

Registered at 1321 N COLUMBIA CENTER BLVD, #100, KENNEWICK, WA 993362455 (Tel: 5097832555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 02, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 1572, WALLA WALLA, WA 993620029 (Tel: 7013181375)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 02, 2015

Recorded as TARA EVANGER-DALKE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 02, 2015

Optometrist (License #60485177 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316222466
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 19, 2011
Last Update: April 22, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box O

Walla Walla, WA 993620212

Phone: 5095403937

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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