DR. CHRIS BEGAN O.D.
NPI 1215924733
Optometrist in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Chris Began's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Began is 1215924733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2005.

Q: What is Chris Began'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 Chris Began was last updated on May 5, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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 September 29, 2005

4663 E SPEEDWAY BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85712(520) 322-0873(520) 322-0686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Chris Began O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRIS BEGAN O.D. (NPI 1215924733) is an individual optometrist in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (711) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215924733

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRIS BEGANCredential: O.D.

Location Address4663 E SPEEDWAY BLVDTucson, AZ 85712-4633

Mailing Address220 N Mckemy AveChandler, AZ 85226-2654 · (480) 961-1865 · Fax (480) 961-4605

Phone(520) 322-0873

Fax(520) 322-0686

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2014

✔ NPI 1215924733 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 AZ · 711

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.

4663 E SPEEDWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PINZ162074AZ

Medicare UPINU13997AZ

Medicare PINZ163011AZ

Medicare PINZ162075AZ

Medicare PINZ78530AZ

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

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Optometrist

4663 E SPEEDWAY BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85712

Pima County (520) 322-0873

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Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chris Began's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Began is 1215924733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2005.

Where is Chris Began located?

Chris Began practices at 4663 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712. The listed phone number is (520) 322-0873.

What is Chris Began's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Began was last updated on May 5, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.