CHRISTINE ESHAK OD
NPI 1356969224
Optometrist in Merrillville, IN

Active since July 08, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70 E 68TH PL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 736-2020(219) 769-3884 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2026, Jul 8, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Christine Eshak Od NPPES

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

CHRISTINE ESHAK OD (NPI 1356969224) is an individual optometrist in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Florida (OPC6184) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Lutz, and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356969224
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE ESHAKCredential: OD
Location Address70 E 68TH PLMerrillville, IN 46410-3506
Mailing Address15933 Clayton Rd Ste 210Ballwin, MO 63011-2172 · (636) 200-4393 · Fax (636) 527-0766
Fax(219) 769-3884
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2026
NPI 1356969224 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 FL · OPC6184 Licensed in IN · 18004231A
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.
70 E 68TH PL, Merrillville, IN 46410

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 118915 State Road 54Lutz, FL 33558-5268 · Phone (813) 909-0554 · Fax (813) 909-1557

Other Identifiers 2

Other18004231AIN · Optometry License
OtherOPC6184FL · State License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine Eshak Od 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 ID8729403720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240924002477
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 11

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

Optometrist
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Optometrist
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Optometrist
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Optometrist
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Optometrist
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Optometrist
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Eyewear Supplier
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Optometrist
70 E 68TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

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 Christine Eshak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Eshak is 1356969224. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2020.

Where is Christine Eshak located?

Christine Eshak practices at 70 E 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 736-2020.

What is Christine Eshak's specialty?

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

Is Christine Eshak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Eshak 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.

What insurance does Christine Eshak accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Alabama and 12 other insurers list Christine Eshak 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 Christine Eshak was last updated on April 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.