Mark Kapperman, OD
NPI 1295728863 · Optometrist · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Kapperman, OD is a Optometrist provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1295728863).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295728863
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OD0000001120 (TN)
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
20 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
1,794 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 567 | $32 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 563 | $109 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 142 | $54 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 135 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 128 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 60 | $48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 183 | 61 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 37 | 13 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 18 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 14 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 12 | — |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,059 across 30 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
- 2005-08-29
- Last updated
- 2008-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Kapperman's NPI number?
- Mark Kapperman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295728863, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Kapperman's specialty?
- Mark Kapperman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Mark Kapperman located?
- Mark Kapperman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3192.
- What is Mark Kapperman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Kapperman is (423) 892-2020.
- Does Mark Kapperman accept Medicare?
- Mark Kapperman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Kapperman's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Kapperman's NPI (1295728863) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.