FOCUS FAMILY EYE CARE, P.C.
NPI 1013523406
Optometrist in Altoona, IA
About Focus Family Eye Care, P.c. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
FOCUS FAMILY EYE CARE, P.C. (NPI 1013523406) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Altoona, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. The organization lists Kari Hellstern, President, Optometrist, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Focus Family Eye Care, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Focus Family Eye Care, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.
Clinician (1)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Kari Hellstern Od, P.C.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. is 1013523406. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2020. The provider is doing business as Focus Family Eye Care, P.C..
Where is Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. located?
Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. is located at 550 36th Ave SW Ste K1, Altoona, IA 50009. The listed phone number is (515) 518-8283.
What is Kari Hellstern Od, P.C.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kari Hellstern Od, P.C.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Kari Hellstern Od, P.C.. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. 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 Kari Hellstern Od, P.C. was last updated on October 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Focus Family Eye Care, P.c. · NPI 1013523406
Optometrist organization in Altoona, Iowa. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 21, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1013523406 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** September 21, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **Legal business name:** Kari Hellstern Od, P.c.
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Kari Hellstern, PRESIDENT, OPTOMETRIST
## Practice location
- **Address:** 550 36TH AVE SW STE K1, Altoona, IA 50009-2626
- **Phone:** (515) 518-8283
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 27, 2020
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1013523406) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.