Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Dodge City, KS

  • NPI 1144339128
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
208 W Ross Blvd, Suite A
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-6500
fax (620) 225-6597

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 26, 2022
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kansas #1378-3

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144339128. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,135
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$102,904
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 321 310 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 242 225 $113
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 163 120 $79
92134 Imaging of retina 154 134 $35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 88 88 $133
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 38 25 $89
92250 Photography of the retina 34 34 $33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 32 24 $49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 27 27 $32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 25 25 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
195
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$27,082
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 150 25 $1,524
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 19 0 $15,855
Ofloxacin Generic 13 13 $200
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 13 0 $9,503

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen's medical specialty?
Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen practices Optometrist in Dodge City, KS.
Where does Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen practice?
Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen practices at 208 W Ross Blvd, Dodge City, KS 67801. Office phone: 6202256500.
What is Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen's NPI?
Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144339128, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lois Vierthaler Kessen 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 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.