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DR. LORI NICHOLS BEALS O.D.
NPI 1215978465
Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2118 ARLINGTON AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43221(614) 487-1022(614) 487-1030 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Lori Nichols Beals O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LORI NICHOLS BEALS O.D. (NPI 1215978465) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (4221) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215978465
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LORI NICHOLS BEALSCredential: O.D.
Location Address2118 ARLINGTON AVEColumbus, OH 43221-4314
Mailing Address2118 Arlington AveColumbus, OH 43221-4314 · (614) 487-1022 · Fax (614) 487-1030
Phone(614) 487-1022
Fax(614) 487-1030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1215978465 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 · 4221
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.
2118 ARLINGTON AVE, Columbus, OH 43221
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lori Denise Nichols

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lori Nichols Beals O.d. 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 ID6406750553
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031121000020
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
33 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43221 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

DR. MELISSA RUTAN VETTER O.D.
Optometrist
2118 ARLINGTON AVE
UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221
Franklin County (614) 487-1022
VISIONONE OPTICAL LLC
Optometrist
2118 ARLINGTON AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Franklin County (614) 487-1022
VISIONONE PROFESSIONAL, LLC
Optometrist
2118 ARLINGTON AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Franklin County (614) 487-1022

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 Lori Beals's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lori Beals is 1215978465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006. The provider is also known as Lori Denise Nichols.

Where is Lori Beals located?

Lori Beals practices at 2118 Arlington Ave, Columbus, OH 43221. The listed phone number is (614) 487-1022.

What is Lori Beals's specialty?

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

Is Lori Beals enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lori Beals 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.

What insurance does Lori Beals accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Lori Beals 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 Lori Beals was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.