BENJAMIN J BITTNER OD INC
NPI 1396142899
Optometrist in Myrtle Beach, SC

Q: What is Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc is 1396142899. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 26, 2014.

Q: What is Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc's specialty?

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

Active since November 26, 2014

9403 HIGHWAY 707 STE C, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588(843) 443-6000(843) 668-2878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2020, Mar 3, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc NPPES

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

BENJAMIN J BITTNER OD INC (NPI 1396142899) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2014. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Benjamin Bittner, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396142899

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameBENJAMIN J BITTNER OD INC

Location Address9403 HIGHWAY 707 STE CMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-7758

Mailing Address341 Palmetto Glen DrMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-6396 · (843) 443-6000

Phone(843) 443-6000

Fax(843) 668-2878

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialBenjamin BittnerPresident · (843) 742-1055

Enumeration DateNovember 26, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2020

✔ NPI 1396142899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

9403 HIGHWAY 707 STE C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1541 Seaboard StMyrtle Beach, SC 29577-9733 · Phone (843) 444-8280

Location 210820 Kings RdMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-6070 · Phone (843) 444-8280

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

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Benjamin Bittner, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1518185180

9403 HIGHWAY 707 STE C
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

(843) 443-6000

✔ PECOSSame address

Sean Mcentee, OD

Optometry

NPI 1134014830

9403 HIGHWAY 707 STE C
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

(843) 443-6000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Lois Hendrix, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1184951584

1200 N MAIN ST
Suffolk, VA 23434

(757) 925-0495

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare256 mi

Grace Lea Dumayas-Booth, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1013965409

LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WIESBADEN HEALTH CLINIC UNIT 29623
Apo, AE 09096

011496117057307

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare506 mi

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

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 Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc is 1396142899. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 26, 2014.

Where is Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc located?

Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc is located at 9403 Highway 707 Ste C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. The listed phone number is (843) 443-6000.

What is Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc. 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, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 2 other insurers list Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc 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 Benjamin J Bittner Od Inc was last updated on June 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.