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DR. BETSY ALYSE KOSTER O.D.
NPI 1174970008
Optometrist in Saint Joseph, MO

Active since May 20, 2016PECOS Enrolled
3702 FREDERICK AVE, SUITE #12, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506(816) 233-9898 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2026, May 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Betsy Alyse Koster O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BETSY ALYSE KOSTER O.D. (NPI 1174970008) is an individual optometrist in Saint Joseph, Missouri, licensed in Nebraska (1667) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174970008
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BETSY ALYSE KOSTERCredential: O.D.
Location Address3702 FREDERICK AVE, SUITE #12Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3059
Mailing Address3702 Frederick Ave Ste 12Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3084 · (816) 233-9898
Phone(816) 233-9898
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1174970008 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 NE · 1667✔ Licensed in MO · 2016015956
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.
3702 FREDERICK AVE, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Betsy Alyse Koster O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3870982879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251017000233
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64506 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

DR. RANDALL SAPP O.D.
Optometrist
3702 FREDERICK AVE, SEARS OPTICAL
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 364-7051

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 Betsy Koster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Betsy Koster is 1174970008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2016.

Where is Betsy Koster located?

Betsy Koster practices at 3702 Frederick Ave Suite #12, Saint Joseph, MO 64506. The listed phone number is (816) 233-9898.

What is Betsy Koster's specialty?

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

Is Betsy Koster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Betsy Koster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Betsy Koster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 5 other insurers list Betsy Koster 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 Betsy Koster was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.