Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kari Hellstern, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Marshalltown, IA

  • NPI 1538542717
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2802 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 501584708
(641) 753-3169

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2016
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #078622

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538542717. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
187
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$18,300
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 98 97 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 44 29 $84
92134 Imaging of retina 29 24 $37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 16 16 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Marshalltown Optometrist, average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$221
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 10 $183.80
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $19.73
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $17.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$221

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kari Hellstern's medical specialty?
Dr. Kari Hellstern practices Optometrist in Marshalltown, IA.
Where does Dr. Kari Hellstern practice?
Dr. Kari Hellstern practices at 2802 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 501584708. Office phone: 6417533169.
What is Dr. Kari Hellstern's NPI?
Dr. Kari Hellstern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538542717, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kari Hellstern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kari Hellstern accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kari Hellstern commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.