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KRISTY MARY GEHLING BHEND O.D.
NPI 1750538245
Optometrist in Rochester, MN

Active since August 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2650 BROADWAY AVE S STE 400, ROCHESTER, MN 55904(507) 322-0044(844) 755-6392 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2024, Nov 23, 2022, Mar 20, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend O.d. NPPES

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

KRISTY MARY GEHLING BHEND O.D. (NPI 1750538245) is an individual optometrist in Rochester, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (3149) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750538245
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTY MARY GEHLING BHENDCredential: O.D.
Location Address2650 BROADWAY AVE S STE 400Rochester, MN 55904-6259
Mailing Address2650 Broadway Ave S Ste 400Rochester, MN 55904-6259 · (507) 322-0044 · Fax (844) 755-6392
Phone(507) 322-0044
Fax(844) 755-6392
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1750538245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 3149✔ Licensed in IA · 2475✔ Licensed in CO · 3019
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.
2650 BROADWAY AVE S STE 400, Rochester, MN 55904
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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

Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend 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 ID1658437066
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090311000127
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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55904 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

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

BHEND FAMILY EYE CARE, PLLC
Optometrist
2650 BROADWAY AVE S STE 400
ROCHESTER, MN 55904
Olmsted County (507) 322-0044

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 Kristy Bhend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristy Bhend is 1750538245. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2008.

Where is Kristy Bhend located?

Kristy Bhend practices at 2650 Broadway Ave S Ste 400, Rochester, MN 55904. The listed phone number is (507) 322-0044.

What is Kristy Bhend's specialty?

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

Is Kristy Bhend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristy Bhend 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 Kristy Bhend accept?

Health plans from Medica list Kristy Bhend 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 Kristy Bhend was last updated on April 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.