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VERNON N POOLE O.D.
NPI 1336251586
Optometrist in Murrieta, CA

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
39872 LOS ALAMOS RD STE A11, MURRIETA, CA 92562(951) 698-4185(951) 698-4189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Vernon N Poole O.d. NPPES

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

VERNON N POOLE O.D. (NPI 1336251586) is an individual optometrist in Murrieta, California, licensed in California (9072T) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336251586
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameVERNON N POOLECredential: O.D.
Location Address39872 LOS ALAMOS RD STE A11Murrieta, CA 92562-5745
Mailing Address39872 Los Alamos Rd Ste A11Murrieta, CA 92562-5745 · (951) 698-4185 · Fax (951) 698-4189
Phone(951) 698-4185
Fax(951) 698-4189
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 2011
✔ NPI 1336251586 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 · 9072T
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.
39872 LOS ALAMOS RD STE A11, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINU12257CA
Medicare NSC1012560001CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedSD009072CA · Medicare
MedicaidSD009072CA

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Vernon N Poole 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 ID648311365
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100104000222
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 Vernon Poole reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Alex Tadros Optometric Corporation
1.6 mi
Optometrist
24640 JEFFERSON AVE STE 100
Murrieta, CA 92562
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851922470 (951) 677-5144

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 2

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.
38 services38 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.
25 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92562 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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 Vernon Poole's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernon Poole is 1336251586. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Vernon Poole located?

Vernon Poole practices at 39872 Los Alamos Rd Ste A11, Murrieta, CA 92562. The listed phone number is (951) 698-4185.

What is Vernon Poole's specialty?

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

Is Vernon Poole enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vernon Poole 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Vernon Poole's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vernon Poole reassigns Medicare benefits to Alex Tadros Optometric Corporation (Murrieta, CA). 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 Vernon Poole's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vernon Poole 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Vernon Poole 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 Vernon Poole was last updated on September 27, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.