CURTIS M FROID O.D.
NPI 1295845741
Optometrist in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1510 CAPITOLA RD, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062(831) 427-3500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Curtis M Froid O.d. NPPES

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

CURTIS M FROID O.D. (NPI 1295845741) is an individual optometrist in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (7799) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295845741
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCURTIS M FROIDCredential: O.D.
Location Address1510 CAPITOLA RDSanta Cruz, CA 95062-2912
Mailing AddressPo Box 542Santa Cruz, CA 95061-0542 · (831) 427-3500
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 2023
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2023
NPI 1295845741 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 · 7799
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.
1510 CAPITOLA RD, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

Curtis M Froid O.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID2466619093
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120208001009
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 95062 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
$141.77 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.84 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Social Worker (Clinical)
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Registered Nurse
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Physician Assistant
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Marriage & Family Therapist
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
1510 CAPITOLA RD
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

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 Curtis Froid's NPI number?

The NPI number for Curtis Froid is 1295845741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Curtis Froid located?

Curtis Froid practices at 1510 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. The listed phone number is (831) 427-3500.

What is Curtis Froid's specialty?

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

Is Curtis Froid enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Curtis Froid 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.

What insurance does Curtis Froid accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Curtis Froid 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 Curtis Froid was last updated on October 26, 2023. 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.