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- 1229 E Seminole St, 1St Floor, Springfield, MO 65804
About Dr. Knick
Paul D. Knick, OD is an optometrist based in Springfield, MO. Paul is a 1990 graduate of University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 1,399 services to 1,258 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972642635.
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
- (471) 820-9393
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1229 E SEMINOLE ST 1ST FLOOR
Springfield, MO 65804
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
1,399 services · 1,258 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
69 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
552 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
133 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
123 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
97 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
48 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
28 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
249 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Knick's specialty?
Dr. Knick is an optometrist in Springfield, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Knick?
Dr. Knick is listed at 1229 E Seminole St 1St Floor, Springfield, MO 65804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Knick?
The number on file is (471) 820-9393. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Knick?
Dr. Knick's National Provider Identifier is 1972642635. 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
What is Dr. Knick's medical education?
Dr. Knick attended University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Knick have?
Dr. Knick has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Knick known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Knick performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Knick's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Knick. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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