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DR. CHRISTOPHER GEORGE HOLSTEAD O.D.
NPI 1386809002
Optometrist in Merrillville, IN

Active since July 22, 2008
2300 SOUTHLAKE MALL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 738-5150(219) 736-0427 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher George Holstead O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER GEORGE HOLSTEAD O.D. (NPI 1386809002) is an individual optometrist in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (18003538A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386809002
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER GEORGE HOLSTEADCredential: O.D.
Location Address2300 SOUTHLAKE MALLMerrillville, IN 46410-6650
Mailing Address9387 Monroe St Apt 424Crown Point, IN 46307-6210 · (617) 233-5995
Phone(219) 738-5150
Fax(219) 736-0427
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1386809002 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 IN · 18003538A
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.
2300 SOUTHLAKE MALL, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

PAUL A. VELD, O.D.
Optometrist
2300 SOUTHLAKE MALL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-5150
LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC.
Eyewear Supplier
2300 SOUTHLAKE MALL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-5151

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 Christopher Holstead's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Holstead is 1386809002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2008.

Where is Christopher Holstead located?

Christopher Holstead practices at 2300 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 738-5150.

What is Christopher Holstead's specialty?

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

What insurance does Christopher Holstead accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Christopher Holstead 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 Christopher Holstead was last updated on July 22, 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.