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- 3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 407, Des Moines, IA 50310
About Dr. Kemmerer
Based in Des Moines, IA, Thomas Kemmerer, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Thomas graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 2012. Thomas is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 490 Medicare patients across 512 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1245587724 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) 278-1653
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3800 MERLE HAY RD STE 407
Des Moines, IA 50310
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
512 services · 490 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
208 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
174 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
36 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
34 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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 2
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 optometry specialists in Des Moines 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 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 IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas Kemmerer's specialty?
Thomas Kemmerer is an optometry in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas Kemmerer?
Thomas Kemmerer is listed at 3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 407, Des Moines, IA 50310. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas Kemmerer?
The number on file is (515) 278-1653. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas Kemmerer's NPI number?
Thomas Kemmerer's National Provider Identifier is 1245587724. 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 Thomas Kemmerer's education?
Thomas Kemmerer attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas Kemmerer been practicing?
Thomas Kemmerer has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas Kemmerer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas Kemmerer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas Kemmerer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas Kemmerer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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