DR. CRAIG NATHANSON O.D.
NPI 1386602803
Optometrist in Fishkill, NY

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
56 W MERRITT BLVD, FISHKILL, NY 12524(845) 896-8741 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Craig Nathanson O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CRAIG NATHANSON O.D. (NPI 1386602803) is an individual optometrist in Fishkill, New York, licensed in New York (TUV005562-1) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386602803
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRAIG NATHANSONCredential: O.D.
Location Address56 W MERRITT BLVDFishkill, NY 12524-2243
Mailing Address1 Whalen DrHopewell Jct, NY 12533-6340 · (845) 227-6046
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1386602803 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 NY · TUV005562-1
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.
56 W MERRITT BLVD, Fishkill, NY 12524

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Craig Nathanson 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 ID5890837140
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100125000317
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Craig Nathanson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Eyewear Supplier
2001 SOUTH RD, SUITE D110
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmic
111 INDEPENDENT WAY, SUITE B
Brewster, NY 10509
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 12524 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
$141.77 typical visit price
range $61.88 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.47 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.88 typical visit price
range $19.92 – $151.94
Typical copayment $19.22 (range $4.98 – $37.98)
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 5

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

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
56 W MERRITT BLVD
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
56 W MERRITT BLVD
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Pharmacist
56 W MERRITT BLVD
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Eyewear Supplier
56 W MERRITT BLVD
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Pharmacist
56 W MERRITT BLVD
FISHKILL, NY 12524

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 Craig Nathanson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Nathanson is 1386602803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Craig Nathanson located?

Craig Nathanson practices at 56 W Merritt Blvd, Fishkill, NY 12524. The listed phone number is (845) 896-8741.

What is Craig Nathanson's specialty?

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

Is Craig Nathanson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Nathanson 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 organizations bill Medicare for Craig Nathanson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Craig Nathanson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: G & B P Optical Corp (Poughkeepsie, NY) and G & B Optical Corp (Brewster, NY). Each 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 Craig Nathanson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Craig Nathanson 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 Oscar Health Insurance and 6 other insurers list Craig Nathanson 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 Craig Nathanson was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.