Provider Profile
Annika Paulsen, OD is an optometrist practicing in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Annika trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2019. Medicare claims data shows Annika provided 9,749 services to 1,336 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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165 N 3RD AVE
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
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Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
Imaging & tests
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
9,749 services · 1,336 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
7,269 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
1,080 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
38 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
435 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
172 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
170 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
85 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
74 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
70 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
58 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Paulsen is an optometrist in Sturgeon Bay, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Dr. Paulsen is listed at 165 N 3Rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (920) 743-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Paulsen's National Provider Identifier is 1164083705. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Paulsen attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Paulsen has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Paulsen performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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