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KATHERINE E SIMKO OD
NPI 1306681192
Optometrist in Bloomington, MN

Active since June 25, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431(952) 888-5800(952) 567-6176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2025, Jun 26, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Katherine E Simko Od NPPES

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

KATHERINE E SIMKO OD (NPI 1306681192) is an individual optometrist in Bloomington, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (3949) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306681192
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE E SIMKOCredential: OD
Location Address9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200Bloomington, MN 55431-3200
Mailing Address9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 425Bloomington, MN 55431-3873 · (952) 888-5800 · Fax (952) 567-6176
Phone(952) 888-5800
Fax(952) 567-6176
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1306681192 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 MN · 3949
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.
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200, Bloomington, MN 55431
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Other Identifiers 1

Other3949MN · State Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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

Katherine E Simko Od 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 ID7810432218
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240710000988
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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
27 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55431 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 20

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

ELLEN YANG
Ophthalmology
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
HONORA E. KENNEDY M.D.
Ophthalmology
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
LORIN C LARSON OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
MICHAEL DANIEL SCHEIDT OD
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
JULIA ANNE OSOWSKI OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
KARA LYNN WERNING HERMAN OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
JACOB RAY JENNESS OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
DR. MADISON HUYNH OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800

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 Katherine Simko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Simko is 1306681192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2024.

Where is Katherine Simko located?

Katherine Simko practices at 9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 200, Bloomington, MN 55431. The listed phone number is (952) 888-5800.

What is Katherine Simko's specialty?

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

Is Katherine Simko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Simko 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 Katherine Simko accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Katherine Simko 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 Katherine Simko was last updated on June 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.