Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend
Optometry in Otsego, Minnesota
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 16+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Otsego, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton. Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (507) 259-1125 to request Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1658437066 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 16 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2008.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1750538245
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Saturday, January 30, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kristy Mary Gehling Bhend has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 16 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist 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.
| 3149 | Minnesota |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist 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.
| 3019 | Colorado |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist 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.
| 2475 | Iowa |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| New Hampton, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
15800 87th St NE
Otsego, MN 55330-6546
Phone: (507) 259-1125
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Saturday, January 30, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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