DR. MARK R. KAPPERMAN OD
NPI 1295728863
Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN
About Dr. Mark R. Kapperman Od NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MARK R. KAPPERMAN OD (NPI 1295728863) is an individual optometrist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (OD0000001120) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 4, 2026, and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1987).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 6
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Mark R. Kapperman Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Waiver 44D2086533
Mark Kapperman Od PC Dba Kapperman Mcgarvey Eye Group · Chattanooga, TNAreas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
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 Mark Kapperman's NPI number?
The NPI number for Mark Kapperman is 1295728863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2005.
Where is Mark Kapperman located?
Mark Kapperman practices at 1720 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 892-2020.
What is Mark Kapperman's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Mark Kapperman enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Mark Kapperman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Does Mark Kapperman hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2086533) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 4, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Mark Kapperman accept?
Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Mark Kapperman 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 Mark Kapperman was last updated on June 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
