Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout ZIMMER
Mark M Zimmer, OD practices optometry in Independence, IA. Mark is a 1991 graduate of University of Houston - College of Optometry. Mark is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 724 Medicare patients across 1,272 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (319) 334-3631
- Email not available
Practice Locations
216 2ND ST NE
Independence, IA 50644
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,272 services · 724 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
17 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
253 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
185 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
181 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
154 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
133 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
87 |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
79 |
| 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 |
149 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 2
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 Independence 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Houston - 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 1991 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Zimmer?
Dr. Zimmer is an optometry in Independence, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zimmer's address?
Dr. Zimmer is listed at 216 2ND ST NE, Independence, IA 50644. 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. Zimmer?
The number on file is (319) 334-3631. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Zimmer's NPI number?
Dr. Zimmer's National Provider Identifier is 1689670598. 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. Zimmer train?
Dr. Zimmer attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Zimmer been practicing?
Dr. Zimmer has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Zimmer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zimmer performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of 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.
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