Dale Buettner, O.D.
NPI 1194737924 · Optometrist · Franklin, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dale Buettner, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Franklin, WI (NPI 1194737924).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194737924
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2872-035 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
933 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 285 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 213 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 208 | $86 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 77 | $59 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 64 | $142 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 57 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 421 | 122 |
| Timolol Maleate | 175 | 60 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 156 | 44 |
| Fluorometholone | 91 | 50 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 86 | 73 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 71 | 29 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 61 | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$833 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-12
- Last updated
- 2008-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dale Buettner's NPI number?
- Dale Buettner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194737924, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dale Buettner's specialty?
- Dale Buettner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Dale Buettner located?
- Dale Buettner's practice location on file with NPPES is 8225 S 27th St, Franklin, WI 53132-9310.
- What is Dale Buettner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dale Buettner is (414) 761-2269.
- Does Dale Buettner accept Medicare?
- Dale Buettner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dale Buettner's NPI active?
- Yes — Dale Buettner's NPI (1194737924) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.