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JEFFERY YUNKER O.D.
NPI 1821065335
Optometrist in Grand Forks, ND

Active since March 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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CMS Quality Rating
2900 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201(701) 746-6745(701) 746-6961 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Jeffery Yunker O.d. NPPES

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

JEFFERY YUNKER O.D. (NPI 1821065335) is an individual optometrist in Grand Forks, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (464) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821065335
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJEFFERY YUNKERCredential: O.D.
Location Address2900 S COLUMBIA RDGrand Forks, ND 58201-6070
Mailing Address2900 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201-6070 · (701) 746-6745 · Fax (701) 746-6961
Phone(701) 746-6745
Fax(701) 746-6961
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2008
✔ NPI 1821065335 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 ND · 464
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.
2900 S COLUMBIA RD, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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Other Identifiers 7

Other23567ND · Bc/bs Nd
Medicare PINN23567
Other342R7LIND · Bc/bs Of Mn
Other892828ND · Nd Vision Services
OtherDB2399ND · Railroad Retirement
Medicare UPINU10357ND
Other5455550001ND · Dmerc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jeffery Yunker 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 ID7416853254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031215000601
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Jeffery Yunker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lvctr PLLC
Same address
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
Grand Forks, ND 58201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720385263 (701) 746-6745

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 7

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.
397 services396 patients
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.
88 services70 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.
62 services58 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).
46 services41 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.
43 services41 patients
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.
37 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58201 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
$127.45 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.48 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%227 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
88%58 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
75%77 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,877 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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%119 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%82 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
99%814 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
96%116 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
82%814 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 887 patients
0%887 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$47.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Sphere, trifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d, per lens V2300
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier23 claims46 services$50.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. KARI TORKELSON O.D.
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745
LVCTR PLLC
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745
LIFETIME VISION CENTER, LLC
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745
DR. SUSAN M SAFRATOWICH O.D.
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745

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 Jeffery Yunker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffery Yunker is 1821065335. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2006.

Where is Jeffery Yunker located?

Jeffery Yunker practices at 2900 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201. The listed phone number is (701) 746-6745.

What is Jeffery Yunker's specialty?

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

Is Jeffery Yunker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jeffery Yunker 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 organization bills Medicare for Jeffery Yunker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jeffery Yunker reassigns Medicare benefits to Lvctr PLLC (Grand Forks, ND). The 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 Jeffery Yunker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jeffery Yunker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota list Jeffery Yunker 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 Jeffery Yunker was last updated on February 1, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.