Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kerry Krings, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Columbus, NE

  • NPI 1730137027
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3772 43Rd Ave Ste A
Columbus, NE 686011681
(402) 563-3686
fax (402) 563-3084
Mailing address
29561 295 St
Platte Center, NE 686535026

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 6, 2023
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #1091
Medicaid
NE #47055862700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730137027. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,227
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$104,490
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 408 379 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 259 194 $84
92250 Photography of the retina 180 175 $35
92134 Imaging of retina 154 122 $38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 99 99 $119
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 42 40 $56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 40 35 $34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 34 34 $155
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 11 11 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Columbus Optometrist, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$649
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $523.85
CooperVision INC. 1 $59.53
Abbvie INC. 2 $42.26
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $23.75

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$500
Food and Beverage
$149

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
286
Patients
37
Total drug cost
$35,298
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 114 24 $1,270
Timolol Maleate Generic 35 0 $493
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 27 0 $318
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 25 0 $536
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 18 0 $20,626
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 16 0 $203
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 16 13 $547
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 13 0 $3,712
Cyclosporine Generic 11 0 $3,893
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 11 0 $3,701

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kerry Krings's medical specialty?
Dr. Kerry Krings practices Optometrist in Columbus, NE.
Where does Dr. Kerry Krings practice?
Dr. Kerry Krings practices at 3772 43Rd Ave Ste A, Columbus, NE 686011681. Office phone: 4025633686.
What is Dr. Kerry Krings's NPI?
Dr. Kerry Krings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730137027, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kerry Krings accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kerry Krings accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kerry Krings 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); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.