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Optometry

Katharine J. Denius, OD

Sees patients in Milwaukee, WI · Brookfield, WI · Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Katharine J. Denius, OD is an optometrist at 1684 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Phone: (414) 271-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Katharine J. Denius had 588 Original Medicare patients and 1,035 services. NPI 1720715881. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1684 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (414) 271‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC
  • Optometry school: Birmingham Medical College · graduated 2022 (4 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katharine J. Denius, 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 Katharine J. Denius accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katharine J. Denius 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 Katharine J. Denius see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 588 Original Medicare patients and 1,035 services for Katharine J. Denius. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Katharine J. Denius's NPI number?
1720715881. 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 Katharine J. Denius, 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 patients588
Services billed to Medicare1,035
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)231 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)221 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)119 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)117 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)110 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Anxiety22%
  • Diabetes21%

Practice locations

Addresses where Katharine J. Denius is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katharine J. Denius as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Milwaukee

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milwaukee, WI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Milwaukee Eye Care Associates SC

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolBirmingham Medical College
Graduation year2022 (4 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720715881
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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