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- 302 1St Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081
About Dr. Pinke
Based in Saint James, MN, Tim A. Pinke, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Tim graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 1991. Tim is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Tim cared for 413 Medicare patients across 2,712 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. NPI 1508939182 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
- (507) 375-3737
- Email not available
Practice Locations
302 1ST AVE S
Saint James, MN 56081
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
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
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 fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
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
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,712 services · 413 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
2,249 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
151 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
123 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
41 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
38 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
65 | As often as other 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 |
26 | As often as other 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 Saint James 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 7
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 MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Tim A. Pinke specialize in?
Tim A. Pinke is an optometry in Saint James, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Tim A. Pinke located?
Tim A. Pinke is listed at 302 1St Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Tim A. Pinke's phone number?
The number on file is (507) 375-3737. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Tim A. Pinke's NPI number?
Tim A. Pinke's National Provider Identifier is 1508939182. 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 Tim A. Pinke train?
Tim A. Pinke attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Tim A. Pinke been practicing?
Tim A. Pinke has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Tim A. Pinke do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Tim A. Pinke performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Tim A. Pinke confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tim A. Pinke. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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