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- 316 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
About Dr. Sommer
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Dennis L. Sommer, OD practices in La Porte, IN. Dennis graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Dennis cared for 477 Medicare patients across 535 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1750395216 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (219) 362-2336
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
316 PINE LAKE AVE
La Porte, IN 46350
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
535 services · 477 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
33 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
12 | 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 |
425 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
29 | 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 in La Porte 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sommer's specialty?
Dr. Sommer is an optometrist in La Porte, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sommer?
Dr. Sommer is listed at 316 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 46350. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sommer?
The number on file is (219) 362-2336. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sommer's NPI number?
Dr. Sommer's National Provider Identifier is 1750395216. 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
What is Dr. Sommer's medical education?
Dr. Sommer attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sommer been practicing?
Dr. Sommer has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sommer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sommer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sommer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sommer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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