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- 1801 45Th St S Ste G, Fargo, ND 58103
About Dr. Tufte
Mark G. Tufte, OD is a healthcare provider in Fargo, ND specializing in optometry. Mark trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. Mark is also listed as specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 2,071 services to 1,623 patients. 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, photography of the retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1669494233.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (701) 492-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1801 45TH ST S STE G
Fargo, ND 58103
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
2,071 services · 1,623 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
49 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
337 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
317 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
250 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
99 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
93 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
78 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
71 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists in Fargo 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 3
Providers in ND who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Tufte?
Dr. Tufte is an optometry in Fargo, ND. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tufte's address?
Dr. Tufte is listed at 1801 45Th St S Ste G, Fargo, ND 58103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tufte?
The number on file is (701) 492-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tufte?
Dr. Tufte's National Provider Identifier is 1669494233. 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. Tufte train?
Dr. Tufte attended Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tufte have?
Dr. Tufte has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Tufte perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tufte performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina 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
Is Dr. Tufte's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tufte. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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