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DR. CHARLES FREDERICK BITTEL JR. OD
NPI 1023043197
Optometrist in Yorba Linda, CA

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20399 YORBA LINDA BLVD, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886(714) 779-8521(714) 779-8581 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Charles Frederick Bittel Jr. Od NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES FREDERICK BITTEL JR. OD (NPI 1023043197) is an individual optometrist in Yorba Linda, California, licensed in California (7742T) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023043197
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES FREDERICK BITTEL JR.Credential: OD
Location Address20399 YORBA LINDA BLVDYorba Linda, CA 92886
Mailing Address20399 Yorba Linda BlvdYorba Linda, CA 92886 · (714) 779-8521 · Fax (714) 779-8581
Phone(714) 779-8521
Fax(714) 779-8581
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1023043197 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 CA · 7742T
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.
20399 YORBA LINDA BLVD, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU29032
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedU29032CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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

Dr. Charles Frederick Bittel Jr. Od 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 ID9032307236
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110103000266
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 Charles Bittel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Charles Bittel III, O.D., Inc.
Same address
Optometrist
20399 YORBA LINDA BLVD
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Charles Bittel Iii Od Inc
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568716033 (714) 779-8521

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92886 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 3

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

CHARLES F. BITTEL, O.D., INC.
Optometrist
20399 YORBA LINDA BLVD
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Orange County (714) 779-8521
CHARLES BITTEL III, O.D., INC.
Optometrist
20399 YORBA LINDA BLVD
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Orange County (714) 779-8521
DR. OLIVIA JUNE HONDA OD
Optometrist
20399 YORBA LINDA BLVD
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Orange County (714) 779-8521

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 Charles Bittel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Bittel is 1023043197. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Charles Bittel located?

Charles Bittel practices at 20399 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. The listed phone number is (714) 779-8521.

What is Charles Bittel's specialty?

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

Is Charles Bittel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Bittel 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 Charles Bittel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Bittel reassigns Medicare benefits to Charles Bittel III, O.D., Inc. (Yorba Linda, CA). 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 Charles Bittel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Bittel accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Charles Bittel 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 Charles Bittel was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.