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Optometry

Kristian L. Dugger, OD

Sees patients in Marion, IA · Robins, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Kristian L. Dugger, OD is an optometrist at 1065 E Post Rd, Iowa Eyecare, Marion, IA 52302. Phone: (319) 377-2222. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristian L. Dugger had 367 Original Medicare patients and 1,295 services. NPI 1295723633. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1065 E Post Rd, Iowa Eyecare, Marion, IA 52302 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (319) 377‑2222
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Linn County Eye Care PLC
  • Optometry school: Indiana University - School Of Optometry · graduated 1990 (36 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristian L. Dugger, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristian L. Dugger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristian L. Dugger accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kristian L. Dugger see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 367 Original Medicare patients and 1,295 services for Kristian L. Dugger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristian L. Dugger's NPI number?
1295723633. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kristian L. Dugger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients367
Services billed to Medicare1,295
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)346 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)315 services
  3. Photography of the retina (92250)124 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)98 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)78 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%
  • Depression20%

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristian L. Dugger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristian L. Dugger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Linn County Eye Care PLC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Marion

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marion, IA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Linn County Eye Care PLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolIndiana University - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1990 (36 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295723633
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians