DR. KATHERINE DRONKA O.D., ABCMO, FAAO
NPI 1841643236
Optometrist in Denham Springs, LA

Active since July 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
112 S RANGE AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726(225) 243-1950(225) 243-1951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 14, 2022, Oct 13, 2021, Jul 30, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Katherine Dronka O.d., Abcmo, Faao NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE DRONKA O.D., ABCMO, FAAO (NPI 1841643236) is an individual optometrist in Denham Springs, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1856-790AT) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841643236
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE DRONKACredential: O.D., ABCMO, FAAO
Location Address112 S RANGE AVEDenham Springs, LA 70726-3628
Mailing Address112 S Range AveDenham Springs, LA 70726-3628 · (225) 243-1950 · Fax (225) 243-1951
Fax(225) 243-1951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSInternational American University At Puerto Rico - School Of OptometryGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2022
NPI 1841643236 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 LA · 1856-790AT
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.
112 S RANGE AVE, Denham Springs, LA 70726

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Katherine Dronka O.d., Abcmo, Faao 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 ID1355686890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201019002747
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70726 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Optometrist
112 S RANGE AVE
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726

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 Dronka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Dronka is 1841643236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2016.

Where is Katherine Dronka located?

Katherine Dronka practices at 112 S Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726. The listed phone number is (225) 243-1950.

What is Katherine Dronka's specialty?

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

Is Katherine Dronka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Dronka 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 Dronka accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 5 other insurers list Katherine Dronka 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 Dronka was last updated on February 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.