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DR. CAROL Z RYMER O.D.
NPI 1407847445
Optometrist in Forest Grove, OR

Active since October 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2043 COLLEGE WAY, FOREST GROVE, OR 97116(503) 352-2020(503) 352-2261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Carol Z Rymer O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CAROL Z RYMER O.D. (NPI 1407847445) is an individual optometrist in Forest Grove, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (2472AT) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pacific University - College Of Optometry (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407847445
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROL Z RYMERCredential: O.D.
Location Address2043 COLLEGE WAYForest Grove, OR 97116-1756
Mailing Address135 Morris RdWahiawa, HI 96786-5821 · (808) 433-8461 · Fax (808) 433-8471
Phone(503) 352-2020
Fax(503) 352-2261
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPacific University - College Of OptometryGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2019
✔ NPI 1407847445 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 OR · 2472AT✔ Licensed in CO · 99165899 OPT 1658
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.
2043 COLLEGE WAY, Forest Grove, OR 97116
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carol Z Rymer 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 ID9537356597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190807003823
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Carol Rymer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pacific University
0.1 mi
Optometrist
2221 PACIFIC AVE
Forest Grove, OR 97116
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689782393 (503) 352-2020

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 97116 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
$134.16 typical visit price
range $58.99 – $176.88
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.74 – $44.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.28 typical visit price
range $19.32 – $144.79
Typical copayment $18.32 (range $4.83 – $36.19)
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 20

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

KIRSTIE DU
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (503) 419-7884
BALVIR SINGH PHARMD
Pharmacist
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (916) 776-0404
SETH OSTROWSKI
Physician Assistant
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (503) 352-6151
ABIGAIL CARPENTER
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (503) 352-6151
TINA DIEM VUONG
Optometrist
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (503) 352-6151
DR. KELVIN KIU WING SO O.D.
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (503) 880-1381
DR. BETH TOSHIKO KINOSHITA O.D.
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (503) 352-3140
DR. SHANNON CATHLEEN LUTZ O.D.
Optometrist
2043 COLLEGE WAY
FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
Washington County (503) 352-2208

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 Carol Rymer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Rymer is 1407847445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Where is Carol Rymer located?

Carol Rymer practices at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116. The listed phone number is (503) 352-2020.

What is Carol Rymer's specialty?

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

Is Carol Rymer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Rymer 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 organization bills Medicare for Carol Rymer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carol Rymer reassigns Medicare benefits to Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR). The 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 Carol Rymer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carol Rymer 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 BridgeSpan Health Company and 4 other insurers list Carol Rymer 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 Carol Rymer was last updated on July 15, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.