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Edit this profileWhere to find Michelle K. Atchison, MD
- Fargo location main office
3171 44Th St S Unit 101, Fargo, ND 58104 - Fargo location
1702 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
About Dr. Atchison
Michelle K. Atchison, MD is a healthcare provider in Fargo, ND specializing in ophthalmology. Michelle trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2007. Medicare claims data shows Michelle provided 16,285 services to 1,584 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1659563039.
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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
- (701) 235-0561
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3171 44TH ST S UNIT 101
Fargo, ND 58104
1702 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
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
16,285 services · 1,584 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
402 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
230 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
74 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
566 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
255 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
99 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
79 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
22 | Less often than most 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Fargo 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in ND who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Atchison?
Dr. Atchison is an eye doctor in Fargo, ND. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Atchison's address?
Dr. Atchison is listed at 3171 44Th St S Unit 101, Fargo, ND 58104. 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. Atchison?
The number on file is (701) 235-0561. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Atchison?
Dr. Atchison's National Provider Identifier is 1659563039. 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. Atchison train?
Dr. Atchison attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Atchison have?
Dr. Atchison has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Atchison perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Atchison performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Atchison. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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