Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alex Zemke, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Lakewood, CO

  • NPI 1578825634
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2290 Kipling St Unit 1
Lakewood, CO 802151546
(303) 238-9900
fax (303) 238-8527

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 16, 2022
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #OPT.0002973
Medicaid
CO #04023859

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578825634. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
587
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$57,971
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 234 232 $129
92250 Photography of the retina 87 83 $38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 63 54 $129
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 48 44 $36
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 39 35 $92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $153
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 30 20 $109
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 30 27 $64
92134 Imaging of retina 25 24 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$363
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 6 $184.59
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 6 $104.75
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $54.65
Optos, Inc. 1 $19.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$344
Entertainment
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
295
Patients
75
Total drug cost
$63,602
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 146 46 $5,338
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 58 15 $3,407
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 27 0 $21,642
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 22 14 $32,534
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 16 0 $228
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 0 $209
Acyclovir Generic 12 0 $244

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alex Zemke's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Zemke practices Optometrist in Lakewood, CO.
Where does Dr. Alex Zemke practice?
Dr. Alex Zemke practices at 2290 Kipling St Unit 1, Lakewood, CO 802151546. Office phone: 3032389900.
What is Dr. Alex Zemke's NPI?
Dr. Alex Zemke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578825634, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Zemke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Zemke accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Zemke commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.