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- 1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202, Des Moines, IA 50309
About Dr. Versackas
Based in Des Moines, IA, Michael J. Versackas, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Michael graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1973. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 4,215 services to 3,661 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, imaging of retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1457309551 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (515) 243-1580
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1212 PLEASANT ST SUITE 202
Des Moines, IA 50309
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,215 services · 3,661 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,230 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
963 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
917 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
293 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
158 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
153 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
188 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors 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 eye doctors in Des Moines 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 7
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michael J. Versackas specialize in?
Michael J. Versackas is an eye doctor in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Michael J. Versackas located?
Michael J. Versackas is listed at 1212 Pleasant St Suite 202, Des Moines, IA 50309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michael J. Versackas's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 243-1580. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael J. Versackas?
Michael J. Versackas's National Provider Identifier is 1457309551. 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 Michael J. Versackas train?
Michael J. Versackas attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael J. Versackas have?
Michael J. Versackas has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael J. Versackas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael J. Versackas performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina 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
Is Michael J. Versackas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael J. Versackas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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