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DR. BENJAMIN ALAN UHL O.D.
NPI 1437311792
Optometrist in Sergeant Bluff, IA

Active since June 27, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
19.66/100
CMS Quality Rating
105 GAUL DR, SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054(712) 943-9400(712) 943-9403 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Alan Uhl O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN ALAN UHL O.D. (NPI 1437311792) is an individual optometrist in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (2439) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437311792
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN ALAN UHLCredential: O.D.
Location Address105 GAUL DRSergeant Bluff, IA 51054-8963
Mailing Address4601 Grayhawk Ridge DrSioux City, IA 51106-9716 · (712) 271-1528
Phone(712) 943-9400
Fax(712) 943-9403
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1437311792 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 IA · 2439
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.
105 GAUL DR, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Alan Uhl 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 ID8426123647
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080821000467, I20180612002176
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Uhl reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hawkeye Clinic Of Sergeant Bluff, PC
Same address
Optometrist
105 GAUL DR
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497948616 (712) 943-9400
Le Mars Eye Care , PC
29 mi
Optometrist
26 5TH AVE NW
Le Mars, IA 51031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952923609 (712) 943-9400
Wayne Eye Care PC
36 mi
Optometrist
313 MAIN ST
Wayne, NE 68787
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699277855 (402) 375-2020
Hawkeye Clinic Of Marcus, PC
40 mi
Optometrist
406 N MAIN ST
Marcus, IA 51035
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003320706 (712) 943-9400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.
439 services398 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
151 services143 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
144 services97 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
121 services121 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
103 services97 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
91 services66 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51054 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

19.66/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality39.32
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%601 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
1%149 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
61%1,727 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
52%3,096 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,727 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. TYLER DEAN LEFEBER OD
Optometrist
105 GAUL DR
SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054
Woodbury County (712) 943-9400
HAWKEYE CLINIC OF SERGEANT BLUFF, PC
Optometrist
105 GAUL DR
SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054
Woodbury County (712) 943-9400
KATELYN JEAN KUDRNA O.D.
Optometrist
105 GAUL DR
SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054
Woodbury County (712) 943-9400

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 Benjamin Uhl's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Uhl is 1437311792. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2008.

Where is Benjamin Uhl located?

Benjamin Uhl practices at 105 Gaul Dr, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054. The listed phone number is (712) 943-9400.

What is Benjamin Uhl's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Uhl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Uhl 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Benjamin Uhl's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Uhl reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Hawkeye Clinic Of Sergeant Bluff, PC (Sergeant Bluff, IA), Le Mars Eye Care , PC (Le Mars, IA), Wayne Eye Care PC (Wayne, NE) and Hawkeye Clinic Of Marcus, PC (Marcus, IA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin Uhl's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Uhl accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 19 other insurers list Benjamin Uhl 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 Benjamin Uhl was last updated on January 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.