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CHRISTOPHER THOMAS POLK OD
NPI 1215827597
Optometrist in Defuniak Springs, FL

Active since July 08, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
770 US HIGHWAY 331 S STE 1, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435(850) 892-5514(850) 695-3335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christopher Thomas Polk Od NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS POLK OD (NPI 1215827597) is an individual optometrist in Defuniak Springs, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC6766) and active in the NPI registry since July 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215827597
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER THOMAS POLKCredential: OD
Location Address770 US HIGHWAY 331 S STE 1Defuniak Springs, FL 32435-3358
Mailing Address113 N Palafox StPensacola, FL 32502-4838 · (850) 390-2121 · Fax (850) 695-3335
Phone(850) 892-5514
Fax(850) 695-3335
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1215827597 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 FL · OPC6766
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.
770 US HIGHWAY 331 S STE 1, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1271 State Highway 20 EFreeport, FL 32439-3900 · Phone (850) 880-6778 · Fax (850) 695-3335
Location 236 Eglin Pkwy NEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548-4915 · Phone (850) 243-3111 · Fax (850) 695-3334

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, 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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Thomas Polk Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799290425
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250712000151
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Polk reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Vision Hub LLC
Same address
Optometrist
770 US HIGHWAY 331 S STE 1
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720652316 (850) 892-5514
Freeport Vision Center LLC
15 mi
Optometrist
271 STATE HIGHWAY 20 E
Freeport, FL 32439
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417625310 (850) 880-6778
Fort Walton Beach Vision Center LLC
35 mi
Optometrist
36 EGLIN PKWY NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225706112 (850) 243-3111

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 32435 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 3

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

APEX EYECARE
Ophthalmology
770 US HIGHWAY 331 S STE 1
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
Walton County (850) 892-5514
THE VISION HUB LLC
Optometrist
770 US HIGHWAY 331 S STE 1
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
Walton County (850) 892-5514
UAB GRADS LLC
Optometrist
770 US HIGHWAY 331 S STE 1
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
Walton County (850) 892-5514

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 Polk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Polk is 1215827597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2025.

Where is Christopher Polk located?

Christopher Polk practices at 770 Us Highway 331 S Ste 1, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435. The listed phone number is (850) 892-5514.

What is Christopher Polk's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Polk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Polk is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Polk's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Polk reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Vision Hub LLC (Defuniak Springs, FL), Freeport Vision Center LLC (Freeport, FL) and Fort Walton Beach Vision Center LLC (Fort Walton Beach, FL). Each 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 Christopher Polk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Polk accept?

Health plans from AvMed, 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 11 other insurers list Christopher Polk 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 Polk was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.