Quick answers
- Does Ethin S. Kiekhafer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ethin S. Kiekhafer 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 Ethin S. Kiekhafer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 479 Original Medicare patients and 834 services for Ethin S. Kiekhafer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ethin S. Kiekhafer's NPI number?
- 1366175416. 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 Ethin S. Kiekhafer, 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 patients | 479 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 834 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)232 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)162 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)133 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)126 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)38 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 blood pressure66%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression19%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ethin S. Kiekhafer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 237 Radio Dr, Suite 100Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 275‑3000
- 2651 Hillcrest DrHudson, WI 54016 (651) 275‑3000
- 2950 Curve Crest Blvd WStillwater, MN 55082 (651) 275‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ethin S. Kiekhafer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Associated Eye Care Ltd19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Woodbury
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Woodbury, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Associated Eye Care Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366175416 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians