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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Betsy Koster'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 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 9 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.

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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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 Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware 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. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Betsy Koster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Visionworks, Inc.

56 mi

Optometrist

1004 INDEPENDENCE CENTER
Independence, MO 64057

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri and Nebraska enrollments
Also billed through NPI 1619006327 (Nebraska)
30 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649203308 (816) 795-0011

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 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Betsy Koster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Betsy Koster reassigns Medicare benefits to Visionworks, Inc. (Independence, 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 Betsy Koster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Betsy Koster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer 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 9 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.