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NICHOLAS TESLA OD
NPI 1265522148
Optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
461 COCHRAN RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228(412) 341-1441(412) 341-1184 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Nicholas Tesla Od NPPES

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

NICHOLAS TESLA OD (NPI 1265522148) is an individual optometrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OB006370G) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265522148
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS TESLACredential: OD
Location Address461 COCHRAN RDPittsburgh, PA 15228-1253
Mailing Address461 Cochran RdPittsburgh, PA 15228-1253 · (412) 341-1441 · Fax (412) 341-1184
Phone(412) 341-1441
Fax(412) 341-1184
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2012
✔ NPI 1265522148 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 PA · OB006370G
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.
461 COCHRAN RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINU10729PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.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 (PECOS)

Nicholas Tesla 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15228 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

MT LEBANON VISION CENTER
Technician/Technologist (Orthoptist)
461 COCHRAN RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
Allegheny County (412) 341-1441
JAYWALKER OPTOMETRY, LLC
Optometrist
461 COCHRAN RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
Allegheny County (412) 341-1441
DR. MARK E CLEMENT O.D.
Optometrist
461 COCHRAN RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
Allegheny County (412) 341-1441

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 Nicholas Tesla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Tesla is 1265522148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Nicholas Tesla located?

Nicholas Tesla practices at 461 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. The listed phone number is (412) 341-1441.

What is Nicholas Tesla's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Tesla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Tesla is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Nicholas Tesla accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 3 other insurers list Nicholas Tesla 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 Nicholas Tesla was last updated on January 17, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.