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Active NPI 1639332935 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Katie Bigari Bluhm , OD

Optometrist • Marshfield, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Katie Bluhm, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Marshfield, WI. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Bluhm delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1645 N CENTRAL AVE.

Dr. Bluhm accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, established 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

1645 N Central Ave

Marshfield, WI 544491550

Telephone 7155023464
Fax 7155023463
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Joey's Optical, Llc Facility NPI 1992179287

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ferris State College - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Marshfield, WI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -3.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.3 Yrs
State Avg: 21.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Marshfield, WI (1196 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
13.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bluhm (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Marshfield Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 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
44 44 $120.00 $85.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $150.00 $148.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-13
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WI 3166

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 IA 002425

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 MI 4901004478

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Jolanda Burnett , ABOC

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1568835544

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 June 13, 2024

Registered at 1645 N CENTRAL AVE, MARSHFIELD, WI 544491550 (Tel: 7155023464)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2024

Registered at 1645 N CENTRAL AVE, MARSHFIELD, WI 544491550 (Tel: 7155023464)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2024

Recorded as KATIE BLUHM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2024

Optometrist (License #002425 in IA)

NPI Profile Active September 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 12, 2011

Registered at 1334 N 4TH ST, STE 101, TOMAHAWK, WI 544872137 (Tel: 7152242200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 12, 2011

Registered at 1334 NTH 4TH ST, SUITE 101, TOMAHAWK, WI 54487 (Tel: 7152242200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 12, 2011

Recorded as KATIE BIGARI, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 12, 2011

Optometrist (License #3166 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639332935
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 07, 2008
Last Update: June 13, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1645 N Central Ave

Marshfield, WI 544491550

Phone: 7155023464

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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