1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Pennsylvania
  4. Pittsburgh
  5. Optometrist
  6. NPI Profile

LAPPEN EYE CARE PITTSBURGH, INC.
NPI 1295291722
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since February 20, 2019
4048 BEECHWOOD BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217(412) 421-9274(412) 421-6308 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2024, Feb 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. NPPES

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

LAPPEN EYE CARE PITTSBURGH, INC. (NPI 1295291722) is a healthcare organization registered as a corneal and contact management in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since February 2019. The organization lists Richard Lappen, Doctor/president Of Corp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295291722
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Legal Business NameLAPPEN EYE CARE PITTSBURGH, INC.
Location Address4048 BEECHWOOD BLVDPittsburgh, PA 15217-2618
Mailing Address4048 Beechwood BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15217-2618 · (412) 421-9274 · Fax (412) 421-6308
Phone(412) 421-9274
Fax(412) 421-6308
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard LappenDoctor/president Of Corp · (412) 421-9274
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1295291722 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
4048 BEECHWOOD BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Open in Google Maps ↗

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 Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Jonathan Lappen, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1780847483
4048 BEECHWOOD BLVD
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-9274
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Edward Ross, OD
Optometry
NPI 1851382683
500 BROADWAY ST
Pitcairn, PA 15140
(412) 373-9767
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.6 mi
Richard Lappen, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1922141746
1821 JEFFERSON ST
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-5350
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi

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 Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. is 1295291722. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2019.

Where is Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. located?

Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. is located at 4048 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. The listed phone number is (412) 421-9274.

What is Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc.. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 6 other insurers list Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. 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 Lappen Eye Care Pittsburgh, Inc. was last updated on July 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.