DR. BENJAMIN JOSEPH WHEELER O.D.
NPI 1104011485
Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Q: What is Benjamin Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Wheeler is 1104011485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2007.

Q: What is Benjamin Wheeler's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Wheeler was last updated on May 4, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since September 11, 2007PECOS Enrolled

138 E FORDHAM RD, BRONX, NY 10468(615) 430-6758(718) 364-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Benjamin Joseph Wheeler O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN JOSEPH WHEELER O.D. (NPI 1104011485) is an individual optometrist in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (007387) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104011485

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN JOSEPH WHEELERCredential: O.D.

Location Address138 E FORDHAM RDBronx, NY 10468-5408

Mailing Address428 W 48th St, Apt 1 ReNew York, NY 10036 · (615) 430-6758 · Fax (718) 364-7300

Phone(615) 430-6758

Fax(718) 364-7300

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2009

✔ NPI 1104011485 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 007387✔ Licensed in TN · 2780

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.

138 E FORDHAM RD, Bronx, NY 10468

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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 Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Benjamin Joseph Wheeler O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Benjamin Wheeler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, PLLC

777 mi

Optometrist

1800 GALLERIA BLVD, 1330
Franklin, TN 37067

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Ky Doctors Of Optometry, PLLC
58 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194739490 (615) 771-7382

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 10468 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

$154.28 typical visit price

range $67.40 – $203.53

Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$83.44 typical visit price

range $21.66 – $164.45

Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)

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.

519 EYECARE INC.

Optometrist

138 E FORDHAM RD
BRONX, NY 10468

Bronx County (718) 933-0188

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 Benjamin Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Wheeler is 1104011485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Wheeler located?

Benjamin Wheeler practices at 138 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10468. The listed phone number is (615) 430-6758.

What is Benjamin Wheeler's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Wheeler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin Wheeler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Wheeler reassigns Medicare benefits to Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, PLLC (Franklin, TN). 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 Benjamin Wheeler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Wheeler accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 8 other insurers list Benjamin Wheeler 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 Benjamin Wheeler was last updated on May 4, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.