Provider Profile
Barbara Tylka, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tylka
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Barbara Tylka, O.D. practices in Rochester, MN. Barbara graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 2015. According to Medicare claims data, Barbara cared for 1,088 Medicare patients across 1,357 services. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method, and photography of content of eyes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (507) 284-2511
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
120 E Countryside Pkwy
Yorkville, IL 60560
2839 Lafayette Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
8941 W 89th St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,357 services · 1,088 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
81 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
155 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
122 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
106 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
77 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
28 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
18 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
247 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Rochester 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Barbara Tylka specialize in?
Barbara Tylka is an optometrist in Rochester, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Barbara Tylka located?
Barbara Tylka is listed at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Barbara Tylka's phone number?
The number on file is (507) 284-2511. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Barbara Tylka's NPI number?
Barbara Tylka's National Provider Identifier is 1992173470. 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
Where did Barbara Tylka train?
Barbara Tylka attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Barbara Tylka been practicing?
Barbara Tylka has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Barbara Tylka do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Barbara Tylka performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Barbara Tylka confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Barbara Tylka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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