DR. AARON STEPHEN FRANZEL OD
NPI 1124138193
Optometrist in Saint Louis, MO

Q: What is Aaron Franzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Franzel is 1124138193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Q: What is Aaron Franzel'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 Aaron Franzel was last updated on June 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 August 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD, PATIENT CARE CENTER, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63121(314) 516-5131(314) 516-5507 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2020, Feb 27, 2019, Nov 8, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Aaron Stephen Franzel Od NPPES

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

DR. AARON STEPHEN FRANZEL OD (NPI 1124138193) is an individual optometrist in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (T02916) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124138193

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. AARON STEPHEN FRANZELCredential: OD

Location Address7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD, PATIENT CARE CENTERSaint Louis, MO 63121-4617

Mailing AddressOne University Blvd, Patient Care CenterSt Louis, MO 63121 · (314) 516-5131 · Fax (314) 516-5507

Phone(314) 516-5131

Fax(314) 516-5507

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2020

✔ NPI 1124138193 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · T02916

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.

Also ListedOptometrist · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License T02916 (MO)

Also ListedOptometrist · Vision TherapyTaxonomy 152WV0400X · License T02916 (MO)

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD, Saint Louis, MO 63121

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13940 Lindell BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63108-3204 · Phone (314) 516-5016 · Fax (314) 535-4741

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. Aaron Stephen Franzel Od 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 Aaron Franzel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Curators Of The University Of Missouri

Same address

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE BLVD, PATIENT CARE CENTER
Saint Louis, MO 63121

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1922190198 (Missouri)
38 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679664718 (314) 516-5131

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 63121 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

$128.28 typical visit price

range $55.65 – $169.38

Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.50 typical visit price

range $17.76 – $137.92

Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)

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 18

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

BRANDON MERRILL

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5131

DR. KATHLEEN JOAN BOLAND OD

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD, PATIENT CARE CENTER
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5131

MONICA PAPINSKI OD

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5131

DR. MARY BETH RHOMBERG O.D.

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD, PATIENT CARE CENTER
ST. LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5131

MEGAN JEAN CORCORAN

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5131

ALLISON CASEY JUSSEL ZAGST OD

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5131

DR. FEI FU OD

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD, PATIENT CARE CENTER
ST LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5131

DR. JULIE LYNN DEKINDER OD

Optometrist

7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD, PATIENT CARE CENTER
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63121

St. Louis County (314) 516-5161

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 Aaron Franzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Franzel is 1124138193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Aaron Franzel located?

Aaron Franzel practices at 7840 Natural Bridge Rd Patient Care Center, Saint Louis, MO 63121. The listed phone number is (314) 516-5131.

What is Aaron Franzel's specialty?

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

Is Aaron Franzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aaron Franzel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Aaron Franzel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aaron Franzel reassigns Medicare benefits to Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Saint Louis, MO). 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 Aaron Franzel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Aaron Franzel 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 9 other insurers list Aaron Franzel 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 Aaron Franzel was last updated on June 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.