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DR. WILLIAM J FLYNN O.D.
NPI 1295964724
Optometrist in Minneapolis, MN

Active since July 06, 2009PECOS Enrolled
3252 WEST LAKE STREET #A, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416(912) 926-2878(612) 920-4303 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2022, Sep 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. William J Flynn O.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM J FLYNN O.D. (NPI 1295964724) is an individual optometrist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (3277) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295964724
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM J FLYNNCredential: O.D.
Location Address3252 WEST LAKE STREET #AMinneapolis, MN 55416-5374
Mailing Address3252 West Lake Street #aMinneapolis, MN 55416-5374 · (912) 926-2878 · Fax (612) 920-4303
Phone(912) 926-2878
Fax(612) 920-4303
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1295964724 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 3277✔ Licensed in IL · 046010262
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.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

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. William J Flynn O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7911143409
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130430000148
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 William Flynn reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Greenway Vision, Inc
Optometrist
3252 WEST LAKE STREET #A
Minneapolis, MN 55416
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114015732 (612) 926-2878

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
18 services18 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
17 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55416 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 2

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

GREENWAY VISION, INC
Optometrist
3252 WEST LAKE STREET #A
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Hennepin County (612) 926-2878
DR. GRANVILLE PAGE LAWRENCE OD
Optometrist
3252 WEST LAKE STREET #A
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
Hennepin County (612) 926-2878

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 William Flynn's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Flynn is 1295964724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2009.

Where is William Flynn located?

William Flynn practices at 3252 West Lake Street #a, Minneapolis, MN 55416. The listed phone number is (912) 926-2878.

What is William Flynn's specialty?

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

Is William Flynn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Flynn is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for William Flynn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Flynn reassigns Medicare benefits to Greenway Vision, Inc (Minneapolis, MN). 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 William Flynn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Flynn accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HealthPartners and 1 other insurer list William Flynn 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 William Flynn was last updated on September 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.