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VIERTHALER KESSEN OPTOMETRY, LLC
NPI 1235359555
Optometrist in Dodge City, KS

Active since April 27, 2007
208 W ROSS BLVD, SUITE A, DODGE CITY, KS 67801(620) 225-6500(620) 225-6597 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 26, 2022, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, Llc NPPES

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

VIERTHALER KESSEN OPTOMETRY, LLC (NPI 1235359555) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Dodge City, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization lists Lois Ann Vierthaler Kessen, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235359555
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameVIERTHALER KESSEN OPTOMETRY, LLC
Location Address208 W ROSS BLVD, SUITE ADodge City, KS 67801
Mailing Address208 W Ross Blvd, Suite ADodge City, KS 67801 · (620) 225-6500 · Fax (620) 225-6597
Phone(620) 225-6500
Fax(620) 225-6597
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLois Ann Vierthaler KessenOwner · (620) 225-6500
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1235359555 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 KS · 1378-3
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.
208 W ROSS BLVD, Dodge City, KS 67801
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Other Identifiers 1

Other065080KS · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Lois Vierthaler Kessen, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1144339128
208 W ROSS BLVD SUITE A
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-6500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC is 1235359555. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2007.

Where is Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC located?

Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC is located at 208 W Ross Blvd Suite A, Dodge City, KS 67801. The listed phone number is (620) 225-6500.

What is Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC 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 Vierthaler Kessen Optometry, LLC was last updated on October 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.