David Auer, OD
NPI 1497735260 · Optometrist · Dubuque, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Auer, OD is a Optometrist provider in Dubuque, IA (NPI 1497735260).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497735260
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 02180 (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
1,210 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 | 542 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 240 | $84 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 128 | $37 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 101 | $33 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 74 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 57 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 664 | 130 |
| Timolol Maleate | 173 | 53 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 103 | 85 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 83 | 76 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 74 | 41 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 55 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2006-01-18
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Auer's NPI number?
- David Auer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497735260, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Auer's specialty?
- David Auer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is David Auer located?
- David Auer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2140 Jfk Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002-3883.
- What is David Auer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Auer is (563) 582-0769.
- Does David Auer accept Medicare?
- David Auer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Auer's NPI active?
- Yes — David Auer's NPI (1497735260) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.