Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine Kemmerer, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1063769545
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3800 Merle Hay RD, #407 Huseman Eye Care
Des Moines, IA 503101305
(515) 278-1653
Mailing address
16477 Dellwood Dr
Clive, IA 503252576

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 9, 2017
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #002613

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063769545. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
663
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$51,739
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 254 246 $35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 230 230 $118
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 58 40 $83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 40 27 $98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 27 27 $140
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 18 $84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 17 16 $58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 16 16 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Des Moines Optometrist, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$889
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 23 $655.31
CooperVision INC. 2 $93.33
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $92.61
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 3 $48.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$889

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
140
Patients
48
Total drug cost
$2,939
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 69 24 $1,409
Timolol Maleate Generic 27 0 $746
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 24 24 $257
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 20 0 $528

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Katherine Kemmerer's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine Kemmerer practices Optometrist in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Katherine Kemmerer practice?
Dr. Katherine Kemmerer practices at 3800 Merle Hay RD, Des Moines, IA 503101305. Office phone: 5152781653.
What is Dr. Katherine Kemmerer's NPI?
Dr. Katherine Kemmerer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063769545, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine Kemmerer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Kemmerer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine Kemmerer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.