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DR. BENJAMIN J KISTER OD
NPI 1336125319
Optometrist in Riverton, WY

Active since December 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled
400 E ADAMS AVE, RIVERTON, WY 82501(307) 856-6531(307) 856-1306 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin J Kister Od NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN J KISTER OD (NPI 1336125319) is an individual optometrist in Riverton, Wyoming, licensed in Wyoming (115T) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336125319
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN J KISTERCredential: OD
Location Address400 E ADAMS AVERiverton, WY 82501-4413
Mailing AddressPo Box 873Riverton, WY 82501-0116 · (307) 856-6531 · Fax (307) 856-1306
Phone(307) 856-6531
Fax(307) 856-1306
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2008
✔ NPI 1336125319 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 WY · 115T
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.
400 E ADAMS AVE, Riverton, WY 82501
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC0865510001WY
Other1897001WY · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare UPINT44137WY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified4590585WY

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. Benjamin J Kister Od 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 Benjamin Kister reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hometown Eyecare And Optical
Same address
Optometrist
400 E ADAMS AVE
Riverton, WY 82501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730608860 (307) 856-3937

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 82501 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
$129.37 typical visit price
range $56.42 – $170.72
Typical copayment $32.34 (range $14.10 – $42.68)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.32 typical visit price
range $18.19 – $139.32
Typical copayment $17.58 (range $4.54 – $34.83)
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 4

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

DR. DEREK ALAN WALTON OD
Optometrist
400 E ADAMS AVE
RIVERTON, WY 82501
Fremont County (307) 856-3937
KISTER EYECARE, PC
Optometrist
400 E ADAMS AVE
RIVERTON, WY 82501
Fremont County (307) 856-6531
HOMETOWN EYECARE AND OPTICAL
Optometrist
400 E ADAMS AVE
RIVERTON, WY 82501
Fremont County (307) 856-3937
DR. ROSS C WORTHAM OD
Optometrist
400 E ADAMS AVE
RIVERTON, WY 82501
Fremont County (307) 856-6531

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 Benjamin Kister's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kister is 1336125319. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Where is Benjamin Kister located?

Benjamin Kister practices at 400 E Adams Ave, Riverton, WY 82501. The listed phone number is (307) 856-6531.

What is Benjamin Kister's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Kister enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Kister is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin Kister's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Kister reassigns Medicare benefits to Hometown Eyecare And Optical (Riverton, WY). 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 Benjamin Kister's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kister was last updated on April 8, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.