Monica Szalajko, O.D.
NPI 1720436892 · Optometrist · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Monica Szalajko, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1720436892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720436892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0618002490 (VA)
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
10 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
3,107 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 | 929 | $120 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 896 | $21 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 681 | $33 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 192 | $85 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 161 | $58 |
| Measurement of Retinal and Optic Nerve Function92273 | 70 | $120 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 404 | 115 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 300 | 230 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 184 | 67 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 121 | 110 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 117 | 64 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 106 | 47 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$226 across 7 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
- 2016-05-31
- Last updated
- 2016-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monica Szalajko's NPI number?
- Monica Szalajko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720436892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Monica Szalajko's specialty?
- Monica Szalajko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Monica Szalajko located?
- Monica Szalajko's practice location on file with NPPES is 2101 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664-3658.
- What is Monica Szalajko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Monica Szalajko is (423) 246-1585.
- Does Monica Szalajko accept Medicare?
- Monica Szalajko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Monica Szalajko's NPI active?
- Yes — Monica Szalajko's NPI (1720436892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.