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- 2628 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
About Dr. Brunsen
Blaine R. Brunsen, OD is an optometrist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Blaine trained at Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Blaine provided 560 services to 526 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861423519.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (515) 274-4141
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2628 BEAVER AVE
Des Moines, IA 50310
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
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
- 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 exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
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
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
560 services · 526 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
39 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
332 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
66 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
64 | 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.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1999 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Brunsen specialize in?
Dr. Brunsen is an optometrist in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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Where is Dr. Brunsen located?
Dr. Brunsen is listed at 2628 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Brunsen's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 274-4141. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Brunsen?
Dr. Brunsen's National Provider Identifier is 1861423519. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Brunsen go to medical school?
Dr. Brunsen attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brunsen have?
Dr. Brunsen has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Brunsen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brunsen performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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