KUNKEL-SNYDER OPTOMETRIC, P.C
NPI 1376733949
Optometrist in Watertown, SD

Active since July 30, 2007CLIA 43D2004219 · Waiver
1225 4TH ST NE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201(605) 882-4175(605) 882-2962 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Kunkel-snyder Optometric, P.c NPPES

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

KUNKEL-SNYDER OPTOMETRIC, P.C (NPI 1376733949) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Watertown, South Dakota and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 29, 2028 and lists Matthew C Kunkel, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376733949
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameKUNKEL-SNYDER OPTOMETRIC, P.C
Location Address1225 4TH ST NEWatertown, SD 57201-1204
Mailing Address1225 4th St NeWatertown, SD 57201-1204 · (605) 882-4175 · Fax (605) 882-2962
Fax(605) 882-2962
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMatthew C KunkelPresident · (605) 882-4175
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 2007
✔ NPI 1376733949 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 SD · 643
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.
1225 4TH ST NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare NSC5946240001SD
Medicare PIN101898SD

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kunkel-snyder Optometric, P.c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateSouth DakotaEnrollment IDO20100930019614DME · Physician - OptometristDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Optometry
NPI 1992543979
1225 4TH ST NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-4175
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1053511188
1225 4TH ST NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-4174
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Optometry
NPI 1538369665
1225 4TH ST NE
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-4174
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 43D2004219

Kunkel - Snyder Optometric PC · Watertown, SD
Active · expires Feb 29, 2028
CLIA Number43D2004219
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateMarch 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 29, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMatthew C. Kunkel
Laboratory Phone(605) 882-4175
Laboratory LocationKunkel - Snyder Optometric PC1225 4th Street NE, Watertown, SD 57201
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, PC carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, PC

DMEPOS supplier · Watertown, SD
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, PC agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20564537
Medicare Participant SinceAugust 20, 2007
Supplier Location1225 4th St NEWatertown, SD 57201
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C is 1376733949. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2007.

Where is Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C located?

Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C is located at 1225 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201. The listed phone number is (605) 882-4175.

What is Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C's specialty?

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

Is Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare DME enrollment for this organization (South Dakota, Physician - Optometrist) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, PC accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 43D2004219) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 29, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C 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 Kunkel-Snyder Optometric, P.C was last updated on December 5, 2007. 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.