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DR. CHRISTOPHER J TENCZA O.D.
NPI 1164508727
Optometrist in Lancaster, OH

Active since October 27, 2006
301 N COLUMBUS ST, LANCASTER, OH 43130(740) 653-4781(740) 653-9950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher J Tencza O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER J TENCZA O.D. (NPI 1164508727) is an individual optometrist in Lancaster, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (3273) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164508727
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER J TENCZACredential: O.D.
Location Address301 N COLUMBUS STLancaster, OH 43130-3008
Mailing Address301 N Columbus StLancaster, OH 43130-3008 · (740) 653-4781 · Fax (740) 653-9950
Phone(740) 653-4781
Fax(740) 653-9950
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 2011
✔ NPI 1164508727 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 OH · 3273
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.
301 N COLUMBUS ST, Lancaster, OH 43130
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare NSC0815620001OH
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedT46809OH
Medicaid9075OH

Accepted Insurance

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

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 Christopher Tencza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Tencza is 1164508727. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2006.

Where is Christopher Tencza located?

Christopher Tencza practices at 301 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130. The listed phone number is (740) 653-4781.

What is Christopher Tencza's specialty?

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

What insurance does Christopher Tencza accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Christopher Tencza 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 Christopher Tencza was last updated on December 27, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.