Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dean Ver Mulm, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Emmetsburg, IA

  • NPI 1427037787
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
804 Broadway
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4123
fax (712) 852-4864
Mailing address
Po Box 416, 804 Broadway
Emmetsburg, IA 505360416

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 29, 2007
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #02022
Medicaid
IA #0100768

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427037787. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
989
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$85,118
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 316 296 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 173 120 $84
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 142 140 $84
92134 Imaging of retina 99 93 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 69 67 $34
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66 40 $99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 65 62 $58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 37 37 $108
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 22 18 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Emmetsburg Optometrist, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$41
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $27.89
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $13.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$41

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
570
Patients
75
Total drug cost
$21,221
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 359 56 $3,727
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 91 19 $2,573
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 32 0 $648
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 20 0 $6,877
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 19 0 $570
Levobunolol Hcl Generic 19 0 $380
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 18 0 $6,041
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 12 0 $405

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Dean Ver Mulm's medical specialty?
Dr. Dean Ver Mulm practices Optometrist in Emmetsburg, IA.
Where does Dr. Dean Ver Mulm practice?
Dr. Dean Ver Mulm practices at 804 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. Office phone: 7128524123.
What is Dr. Dean Ver Mulm's NPI?
Dr. Dean Ver Mulm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427037787, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dean Ver Mulm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dean Ver Mulm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dean Ver Mulm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.