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JOSEPH WM. BABCOCK O.D.
NPI 1306804471
Optometrist in Portsmouth, OH

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
721 7TH ST., PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662(740) 353-2191(740) 354-4882 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Joseph Wm. Babcock O.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH WM. BABCOCK O.D. (NPI 1306804471) is an individual optometrist in Portsmouth, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (3520) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306804471
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH WM. BABCOCKCredential: O.D.
Location Address721 7TH ST.Portsmouth, OH 45662-4031
Mailing Address721 7th St.Portsmouth, OH 45662-4031 · (740) 353-2191 · Fax (740) 354-4882
Phone(740) 353-2191
Fax(740) 354-4882
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2010
✔ NPI 1306804471 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 OH · 3520
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.
721 7TH ST., Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINT48228
Medicare PIN410032045OH
Medicare PIN0570062OH
Medicaid0474848OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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)

Joseph Wm. Babcock O.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Babcock reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Babcock Eye Care LLC
Same address
Optometrist
721 7TH ST
Portsmouth, OH 45662
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326732579 (740) 353-2191

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45662 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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 Joseph Babcock's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Babcock is 1306804471. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Where is Joseph Babcock located?

Joseph Babcock practices at 721 7th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662. The listed phone number is (740) 353-2191.

What is Joseph Babcock's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Babcock enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Babcock is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Babcock's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Babcock reassigns Medicare benefits to Babcock Eye Care LLC (Portsmouth, OH). 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 Joseph Babcock's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Babcock accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 2 other insurers list Joseph Babcock 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 Joseph Babcock was last updated on October 21, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.