Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hellstern
Based in Marshalltown, IA, Kari Hellstern, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Kari is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Kari provided 191 services to 183 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (641) 753-3169
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2802 S CENTER ST
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
191 services · 183 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
94 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
32 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
27 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometry specialists in Marshalltown 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hellstern specialize in?
Dr. Hellstern is an optometry in Marshalltown, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hellstern located?
Dr. Hellstern is listed at 2802 S CENTER ST, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hellstern's phone number?
The number on file is (641) 753-3169. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hellstern?
Dr. Hellstern's National Provider Identifier is 1538542717. 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 Dr. Hellstern go to medical school?
Dr. Hellstern attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hellstern have?
Dr. Hellstern has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hellstern do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hellstern 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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