DR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH PATALUCH O.D.
NPI 1235293903
Optometrist in Fort Wayne, IN

Q: What is Christopher Pataluch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Pataluch is 1235293903. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Pataluch's specialty?

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

Active since December 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled

5721 COVENTRY LN, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804(260) 436-3551 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher Joseph Pataluch O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH PATALUCH O.D. (NPI 1235293903) is an individual optometrist in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (18002539B) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235293903

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH PATALUCHCredential: O.D.

Location Address5721 COVENTRY LNFort Wayne, IN 46804-7146

Mailing Address5721 Coventry LnFort Wayne, IN 46804-7146 · (260) 436-3551

Phone(260) 436-3551

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1235293903 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 IN · 18002539B

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.

5721 COVENTRY LN, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified139170

Medicare UPINU36706

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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. Christopher Joseph Pataluch O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID345439915

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110112001017

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 Christopher Pataluch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

C J Pataluch Od PC

2.1 mi

Optometrist

6709 W JEFFERSON BLVD
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1760786503 (765) 617-1890

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 46804 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

$122.49 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.48 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

LONGE OPTICAL- NORTH INC.

Eyewear Supplier

5721 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 432-8409

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 Pataluch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Pataluch is 1235293903. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006.

Where is Christopher Pataluch located?

Christopher Pataluch practices at 5721 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The listed phone number is (260) 436-3551.

What is Christopher Pataluch's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Pataluch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Pataluch is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Pataluch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Pataluch reassigns Medicare benefits to C J Pataluch Od PC (Fort Wayne, IN). 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 Christopher Pataluch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Pataluch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 3 other insurers list Christopher Pataluch 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 Pataluch was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.