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Edit this profileWhere to find Phaedra Lipsey, OD
- Ames location main office
1128 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 - Ames location
3500 University Blvd Ste 101, Ames, IA 50010
About Dr. Lipsey
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Phaedra Lipsey, OD practices in Ames, IA. Phaedra graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2023. According to Medicare claims data, Phaedra cared for 52 Medicare patients across 52 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1356046254 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (515) 239-4460
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1128 DUFF AVE
Ames, IA 50010
3500 University Blvd Ste 101
Ames, IA 50010
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
52 services · 52 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
11 | Less often 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Ames 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2023 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lipsey's specialty?
Dr. Lipsey is an optometrist in Ames, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lipsey?
Dr. Lipsey is listed at 1128 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lipsey?
The number on file is (515) 239-4460. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lipsey's NPI number?
Dr. Lipsey's National Provider Identifier is 1356046254. 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. Lipsey's medical education?
Dr. Lipsey attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 2023. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lipsey been practicing?
Dr. Lipsey has 3 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2023, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lipsey known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lipsey provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lipsey confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lipsey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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