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DR. AMBER KARPEL O.D.
NPI 1033115019
Optometrist in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2185 S MASON RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131(314) 821-5666(314) 821-5322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Amber Karpel O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. AMBER KARPEL O.D. (NPI 1033115019) is an individual optometrist in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2000160786) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Ellisville, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033115019
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMBER KARPELCredential: O.D.
Location Address2185 S MASON RDSaint Louis, MO 63131-1640
Mailing Address15933 Clayton Rd Ste 201Ballwin, MO 63011-2172 · (636) 200-4393 · Fax (636) 527-0766
Phone(314) 821-5666
Fax(314) 821-5322
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri St Louis - School Of OptometryGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 2017
✔ NPI 1033115019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2000160786
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2185 S MASON RD, Saint Louis, MO 63131
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1194 Clarkson RdEllisville, MO 63011-2244 · Phone (636) 227-2020 · Fax (636) 227-9968

Other Identifiers 2

Other410043109MO · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid315200105MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Amber Karpel O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799967246
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110304000777
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63131 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STEPHANIE C. LONG OD
Optometrist
2185 S MASON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131
St. Louis County (314) 821-5666
CLARKSON OPTOMETRY INC
Optometrist
2185 S MASON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131
St. Louis County (636) 200-4393
DR. HENRY W ALLHOFF O.D.
Optometrist
2185 S MASON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131
St. Louis County (636) 389-2020

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Amber Karpel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amber Karpel is 1033115019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005.

Where is Amber Karpel located?

Amber Karpel practices at 2185 S Mason Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131. The listed phone number is (314) 821-5666.

What is Amber Karpel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Amber Karpel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amber Karpel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Amber Karpel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 9 other insurers list Amber Karpel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amber Karpel was last updated on December 22, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.