Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Sorensen, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Rapid City, SD

  • NPI 1831206200
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2626 W Main St, Suite 4
Rapid City, SD 577022497
(605) 399-3811
fax (605) 399-3845

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 16, 2013
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Dakota #517
Medicaid
SD #9200072

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831206200. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
558
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$51,457
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 265 259 $125
92134 Imaging of retina 94 86 $40
92250 Photography of the retina 45 44 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 42 39 $36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 38 25 $102
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 25 $88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 19 19 $148
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 14 14 $55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 12 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$34
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2 $33.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$34

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
57
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$20,909
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 32 0 $694
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 25 0 $20,214

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paula Sorensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Sorensen practices Optometrist in Rapid City, SD.
Where does Dr. Paula Sorensen practice?
Dr. Paula Sorensen practices at 2626 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 577022497. Office phone: 6053993811.
What is Dr. Paula Sorensen's NPI?
Dr. Paula Sorensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831206200, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Sorensen accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Paula Sorensen does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Sorensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.