DR. BRIAN MICHAEL KNIERIEM O.D.
NPI 1326008327
Optometrist in Temple, TX

Q: What is Brian Knieriem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Knieriem is 1326008327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Q: What is Brian Knieriem's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Knieriem was last updated on April 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since March 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Brian Michael Knieriem O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN MICHAEL KNIERIEM O.D. (NPI 1326008327) is an individual optometrist in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (3354) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326008327

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN MICHAEL KNIERIEMCredential: O.D.

Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001

Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-2111

Phone(254) 724-2111

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2020

NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2020

✔ NPI 1326008327 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 TX · 3354

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.

2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

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Other Identifiers 1

Other86J197TX · Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brian Michael Knieriem 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 ID648312785

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100127000588

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450054

Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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

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