Dean Ver Mulm, OD
NPI 1427037787 · Optometrist · Emmetsburg, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dean Ver Mulm, OD is a Optometrist provider in Emmetsburg, IA (NPI 1427037787).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427037787
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 02022 (IA)
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
973 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 313 | $118 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 166 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 160 | $84 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 85 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 61 | $58 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 54 | $113 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 352 | 47 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 99 | 21 |
| Levobunolol Hcl | 36 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 24 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 14 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 19 | 12 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 3 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
- 2006-01-13
- Last updated
- 2007-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dean Ver Mulm's NPI number?
- Dean Ver Mulm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427037787, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dean Ver Mulm's specialty?
- Dean Ver Mulm is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Dean Ver Mulm located?
- Dean Ver Mulm's practice location on file with NPPES is 804 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.
- What is Dean Ver Mulm's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dean Ver Mulm is (712) 852-4123.
- Does Dean Ver Mulm accept Medicare?
- Dean Ver Mulm is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dean Ver Mulm's NPI active?
- Yes — Dean Ver Mulm's NPI (1427037787) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.