Quick answers
- Does Erik R. Kyler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik R. Kyler 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 Erik R. Kyler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 418 services for Erik R. Kyler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erik R. Kyler's NPI number?
- 1770745614. 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 Erik R. Kyler, 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 | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 418 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)126 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)109 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)58 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)33 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)24 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Erik R. Kyler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 Grand Ave, Suite 1000West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 223‑1266
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erik R. Kyler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ward Vision LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in West Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ward Vision LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770745614 |
| 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