Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chris Scholz, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Muscatine, IA
- NPI 1649274051
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1700 Park Ave
Muscatine, IA 527615469
(563) 263-2020 - Additional location
-
121 W Main St Unit 105
Solon, IA 523339531
(319) 324-2020
fax (319) 644-4402 - Additional location
-
301 Cedar St
Tipton, IA 527721773
(563) 886-2020 - Mailing address
-
1893 N Isett Ave
Muscatine, IA 527619747
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 10, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #2138
- Medicaid (2)
- IA #0193037 · IA #3193037
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649274051. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,204
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$205,643
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92285 |
Photography of content of eyes | 666 | 472 | $21 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 652 | 599 | $33 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 556 | 531 | $119 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 385 | 261 | $121 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 206 | 149 | $31 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 127 | 111 | $58 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 118 | 107 | $32 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 117 | 91 | $85 | |
92020 |
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 106 | 101 | $26 | |
68761 |
Closure of tear duct opening using plug | 79 | 22 | $102 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Muscatine Optometrist, average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$254
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 7 | $100.04 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $70.74 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, INC. | 2 | $51.96 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $18.18 | |
| Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. | 1 | $13.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
721
Patients
184
Total drug cost
$89,807
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 327 | 54 | $4,351 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 118 | 30 | $2,306 |
| Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) | Brand | 60 | 14 | $24,291 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 40 | 0 | $14,753 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 40 | 31 | $2,193 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 35 | 28 | $431 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 35 | 16 | $33,676 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $210 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 15 | 0 | $161 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 15 | 11 | $952 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chris Scholz's medical specialty?
Dr. Chris Scholz practices Optometrist in Muscatine, IA.
Where does Dr. Chris Scholz practice?
Dr. Chris Scholz practices at 1700 Park Ave, Muscatine, IA 527615469. Office phone: 5632632020.
What is Dr. Chris Scholz's NPI?
Dr. Chris Scholz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649274051, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chris Scholz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chris Scholz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chris Scholz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.