Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Christopher J. Pole

MD · Ophthalmology · Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
1602 W 15TH AVE
SUITE B
Emporia, KS 66801
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 18 Years Practicing
3.7K
Medicare Patients / yr
21
Procedures Billed
18
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Pole

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Kansas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Pole is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 66801, KS — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (620) 342-6989 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Pole Does

Dr. Pole served 3,727 Medicare patients across 4,747 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 70% above the average Ophthalmology in Kansas (2,189 patients across 133 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)853813
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)673405
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)609338
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye (68841)578322
Imaging of retina (92134)467443

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Pole billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Pole is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center

Chanute, KS
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Fredonia Regional Hospital

Fredonia, KS
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Pole practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Pole offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1602 W 15TH AVE, SUITE B, Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: (620) 342-6989

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

17 min

Average commute time in this zip · 88% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

92.7411

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 66801, KS

If Dr. Pole isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 66801, KS:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Caitlin E. TosoOptometry846<1 mi
Wayne AnlikerOphthalmology3.8K<1 mi
Michael ReynoldsOphthalmology3.1K<1 mi
Conner R. CrumblissOptometry567<1 mi
Allison ZimmerOptometry78<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Pole takes three steps:

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Christopher J. Pole: Common Questions

Does Dr. Pole accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Pole is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Pole depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 66801, KS →
Where is Dr. Pole's office?
Dr. Pole practices at 1602 W 15TH AVE, SUITE B, Emporia, KS 66801. Phone: (620) 342-6989.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Pole accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (620) 342-6989 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 66801, KS to see available options.
Does Dr. Pole offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Pole as offering telehealth. Call the office at (620) 342-6989 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Pole?
Dr. Pole graduated in 2008 and has been practicing for approximately 18 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Pole treated 3,727 Medicare patients across 21 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Pole is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (620) 342-6989 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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