Desiree Wheeler, OD
NPI 1609351022 · Optometrist · Kodiak, AK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Desiree Wheeler, OD is a Optometrist provider in Kodiak, AK (NPI 1609351022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609351022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 046.011252 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
683 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 | 191 | $152 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 123 | $69 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 53 | $74 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 48 | $48 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 46 | $42 |
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 | 75 | 18 |
| Travoprost | 39 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 30 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 30 | 18 |
| Timolol Maleate | 29 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 27 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 20 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$287 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3200 S University DrDavie, FL 33328-2018Phone: (954) 262-4235Fax: (954) 262-3904
- 3200 S University DrDavie, FL 33328-2018Phone: (954) 262-4235Fax: (954) 262-3904
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-10-02
- Last updated
- 2021-01-04
- Certified
- 2021-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Desiree Wheeler's NPI number?
- Desiree Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609351022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Desiree Wheeler's specialty?
- Desiree Wheeler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Desiree Wheeler located?
- Desiree Wheeler's practice location on file with NPPES is 3450 E Rezanof Dr, Kodiak, AK 99615.
- What is Desiree Wheeler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Desiree Wheeler is (907) 486-5504.
- Does Desiree Wheeler accept Medicare?
- Desiree Wheeler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Desiree Wheeler's NPI active?
- Yes — Desiree Wheeler's NPI (1609351022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.