Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SLINKER
Based in Springfield, MO, Robert D Slinker, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Robert graduated from University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry in 1990. Robert is also listed as specialising in optometrist.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Slinker?
Dr. Slinker is an optometry in Springfield, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Slinker's address?
Dr. Slinker is listed at 3041 S KIMBROUGH AVE, Springfield, MO 65807. 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. Slinker?
The number on file is (417) 470-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Slinker?
Dr. Slinker's National Provider Identifier is 1619016383. 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. Slinker train?
Dr. Slinker 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. Slinker have?
Dr. Slinker has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Slinker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Slinker performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Slinker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Slinker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (417) 470-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3041 S KIMBROUGH AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,503 services · 1,368 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
51 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
50 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
361 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
217 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
177 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
74 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
63 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
36 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
21 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometry specialists in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.