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DR. JAMES T. FRANTA OD
NPI 1255334256
Optometrist in Santa Maria, CA

Active since May 23, 2005PECOS Enrolled
65.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
910 E STOWELL RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454(805) 925-2637(805) 347-0033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James T. Franta Od NPPES

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

DR. JAMES T. FRANTA OD (NPI 1255334256) is an individual optometrist in Santa Maria, California, licensed in California (OPT9242T) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255334256
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES T. FRANTACredential: OD
Location Address910 E STOWELL RDSanta Maria, CA 93454-7001
Mailing Address910 E Stowell RdSanta Maria, CA 93454-7001 · (805) 925-2637 · Fax (805) 347-0033
Phone(805) 925-2637
Fax(805) 347-0033
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2015
✔ NPI 1255334256 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 CA · OPT9242T
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.
910 E STOWELL RD, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWOP9242CCA
MedicaidSD0092420CA
Medicare UPINT90892CA
Other410048130CA · Medicare Railroad

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. James T. Franta Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation
Same address
Ophthalmology
910 E STOWELL RD
Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578521472 (805) 925-2637

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 93454 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
$139.99 typical visit price
range $62.01 – $184.40
Typical copayment $34.99 (range $15.50 – $46.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.76 typical visit price
range $20.60 – $151.20
Typical copayment $19.19 (range $5.15 – $37.80)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

65.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.34

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

DR. DANIEL P. SHEPARD M.D.
Specialist
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 347-8779
DR. STEPHEN S. BYLSMA M.D.
Ophthalmology
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 925-2637
MAHNOOR SHAHZAD
Optometrist
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 925-2637
DR. TIMOTHY D NELSON O.D.
Optometrist
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 614-7717
ELITE EYECARE MEDICAL GROUP A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Ophthalmology
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 925-2637
ELITE EYECARE MEDICAL GROUP A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Eyewear Supplier
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 922-8812
SHAHRIAR RAMI ZARNEGAR M.D.
Ophthalmology
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 925-2637
ANDREW SCOTT GOLDSTEIN MD
Ophthalmology
910 E STOWELL RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 925-2637

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 James Franta's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Franta is 1255334256. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2005.

Where is James Franta located?

James Franta practices at 910 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454. The listed phone number is (805) 925-2637.

What is James Franta's specialty?

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

Is James Franta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Franta is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Franta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Franta reassigns Medicare benefits to Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation (Santa Maria, CA). 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 James Franta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Franta was last updated on July 29, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.